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English · Q468

Synonyms

Competitive Exams · English · question 468

Q468

Synonym of RETRIBUTION

A.
Contempt
B.
Revenge
C.
Punishment
Answer
D.
Discount

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Contempt : the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.
Revenge : the action of hurting or harming someone in return for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands.
Punishment : the infliction or imposition of a penalty as retribution for an offence.
Discount : a deduction from the usual cost of something.
Retribution : punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.

Synonym of Retribution is Punishment