잘못된 행위나 범죄에 대한 보복으로 가해지는 처벌
Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.
예문:
"The whistleblower feared retribution from the company's management after exposing the fraud."
"The legal system aims to provide fair retribution for victims of violent crimes."
죄나 도덕적 결함에 대해 신이나 초자연적인 힘이 내리는 벌
Punishment from a higher power or God for sins or moral failings.
예문:
"Many ancient myths depict natural disasters as divine retribution for human arrogance."
"The villain lived in constant fear of spiritual retribution for his past misdeeds."