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What's The Definition Of Retribute?Synonyms | Synonyms for Retribute: Related Terms | Find terms related to Retribute: See Also | Retribute In Webster's Dictionary \Re*trib"ute\, v. t. [L. retributus, p. p.
ofretribuere to retribute; pref re- + tribuere to bestow,
assign, pay. See {Tribute}.]
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. [Obs.
or R.] --Locke.
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