to retribute someone for their kindness
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Retribute
//ˈɹɛtɹɪbjuːt//
Synonyms for "retribute"
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2 translations across 2 languages.
Portuguese
1 entries- retribuir verb (to give in return)
Spanish
1 entries- retribuir verb (to give in return)
Sample sentences
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to retribute just punishment to a criminal
Source: wiktionary
retribute to him, so far as calm reason and conscience dictate, what is proportionate to his transgression
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