retribute

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Definition of retribute in English English dictionary

{v} to pay back, to recompense

{f} retaliate, take revenge; requite, reciprocate, repay in kind

To pay back; to give in return, as payment, reward, or punishment; to requite; as, to retribute one for his kindness; to retribute just punishment to a criminal

Tenses

retributing, retributed