Converse of object

• seek: The stunt was met by a group of hackers seeking retribution.

• exact: Paterson exacts retribution in the form of a straight kick between the posts.

• escape: Has he changed his nature and found a new life, and if so, will he escape retribution?

• fear: I feared retribution from other male students in Suzanne's tow.

• suffer: Will Henry IV, his children, or England itself suffer retribution?

• bring: A general outbreak of rebellion would bring retribution on the whole nation by the Romans.

Adjective modifier

• karmic: This, obviously, is karmic retribution for the self-satisfied way I showed off my new phone to friends at the weekend.

• divine: Finally, what is perhaps the most important difference is the doctrine of divine retribution.

• violent: Also, the longer their sentences the less excuse later on for violent retribution from high-minded members of the public.

• exact: You'll find everything you need to exact merciless retribution upon anyone in the pages of this handy, illustrated book.

• terrible: Or has he somehow faked his own death in order to avoid some terrible retribution?

• immediate: Anybody who tries to cheat them, steal from them or spy on them can expect immediate retribution.

Modifies a noun

• theory: It turns out we can also have a retribution theory of guilt.

• attack: I ended up with a pick-axe handle around my ribs two years ago in a retribution attack.

• theology: Qoheleth is, at minimum, a negative commentary on traditional wisdom, as influenced by retribution theology 9.

Noun used with modifier

• government: The broadcast media and portions of the print media continued to practice a great degree of self-censorship in order to avoid provoking government retribution.

Preposition: in

• shape: Anyone found supporting the Dalai Lama can expect instant and harsh retribution in the shape of a lengthy spell in jail or worse.

Preposition: for

• sin: Some are benign but others, whom she sees as bringing retribution for sins committed in past incarnations, compel her into danger.

• act: Revenge was directed indiscriminately against the civilian population in retribution for the terrible acts of the Nazis in the east.

Preposition: upon

• anyone: You'll find everything you need to exact merciless retribution upon anyone in the pages of this handy, illustrated book.