retribution

[/ˌretrɪˈbjuːʃən/]

nounfemininepl: retributions

retribuição

1. punishment that is considered to be morally right and deserved

The criminals faced swift retribution for their heinous acts.

Os criminosos enfrentaram retribuição rápida por seus atos atrozes.

2. vengeance or retaliation, typically in response to an injury or wrong

She sought retribution against those who had wronged her family.

Ela buscava retribuição contra aqueles que prejudicaram sua família.

3. divine punishment for sin or wrongdoing

The preacher warned of divine retribution for the wicked.

O pregador advertiu sobre a retribuição divina para os maus.

NYC Slang

payback, comeuppance

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

retribuição

Standard usage, widely understood

São Paulo

retribuição

Standard usage, formal context preferred

Rio de Janeiro

retribuição

Standard usage, can also use 'vingança' colloquially

Portugal

retribuição

Standard usage, may also use 'castigo' or 'vingança'

divine retribution

swift retribution

poetic justice

just deserts

reap what you sow

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