form of retribution

collocation in English

meaningsofformandretribution

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form
noun
uk
/fɔːm/us
/fɔːrm/
a paper or set of papers printed with spaces in which answers to questions can be written or information can be recorded in an ...
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retribution
noun[U]
uk
/ˌret.rɪˈbjuː.ʃən/us
/ˌret.rəˈbjuː.ʃən/
deserved and ...
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(Definition offormandretributionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofform of retribution

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There are also more severe cases of xiwajenaq, also often involving falls, that are interpreted as aformofretribution.
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I also agree with those who regard the restoration of corporal punishment as being not a deterrent, but aformofretributionor revenge.
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If violence could be involved, for example, she might fear someformofretribution.
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If it does not deter, why is the argument for capital punishment put forward unless it is someformofretribution?
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Do not tolerate anyformofretributionagainst those who do speak up.
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It would be a mistake for any government to reintroduce levels of taxation on higher incomes as aformofretributionfor concessions granted by a previous government.
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Citizens were known to hand out their ownformofretribution, however, if things got out of hand.
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A typical ending is obvious and predictable, with the antagonist dying painfully (as aformofretribution), and the protagonist only being injured and hospitalised, later marrying and having children.
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All court cases, whether they result in fines or sentences of imprisonment, are forms of retribution.
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The film upholds the value of compassion and abjures all forms of retribution.
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