Response and Retribution

Response

Response noun - Action or behavior that is done in return to other action or behavior.

Retribution and response are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Retribution" instead a noun "Response".

Nearby Words: responsive, responsible, respond

Retribution

Retribution noun - The act or an instance of responding to an injury with an injury.
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Synonyms for Retribution

Response and retribution are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Response" instead a noun "Retribution".

Nearby Word: retributive

How words are described

physical physical response physical retribution
special special response special retribution
similar similar response similar retribution
usual usual response usual retribution
Other adjectives: specific, instant, original, proper, actual, real, violent, immediate, possible, overwhelming.
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