How to use "retribution" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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He instructs his lieutenant, Kayo, to exact retribution on Kenny for being hustled. - Original Gangstas
The dead, now able to intercede, happily drag the "new arrival" back to the Land of the Dead for retribution for his crimes. - Corpse Bride
He plans to confront and blackmail money from a mobster named Frank Hugo (Fred Clark) as retribution for the death of his best friend Shorty. - Ride the Pink Horse
Knowing he has lost her forever, Merlin races to Arthur's side, and to seek retribution against Mab. - Merlin (miniseries)
Oyuki's mother was sent to jail for that crime and had a daughter in prison to exact retribution of the other three perpetrators. - Lady Snowblood (manga)
However, the Sisters, fearful of retribution by Jagang, betray Ann to the Imperial Order. - Soul of the Fire
Modesty delays her retaliation and retribution as she protects the lives of her staff. - My Name Is Modesty
It concludes with the terrible retribution he exacted. - The Black Jewels
Elle, who was also taught by Mei, taunts Beatrix by revealing that she poisoned Mei in retribution for his plucking out her eye. - Kill Bill: Volume 2
They then proceed to massacre the assembled policemen in retribution for killing two of their fellow gang members. - Tombstone (film)
Pawnee warriors aid him as well, killing the rest of the pirates in retribution for their braves' deaths. - Centennial (miniseries)
In retribution Eliza spreads (and perhaps creates) scandalous rumours about Helen. - The Tenant of Wildfell Hall
He leaves town with Kelly, wanting to retain a low profile and protect Kelly from any possible retribution by Cliff's vengeful relatives. - The Rainmaker (1997 film)
If Curley does tell his father in retribution to get Lennie and George fired, Slim will tell everyone what happened. - Of Mice and Men (1939 film)
When the Major and his men ride to the Hannassey ranch in retribution for Buck's harassment of a Terrill guest, McKay declines to participate. - The Big Country
She exacts her retribution by infecting him with a rare, incurable disease that later causes his obesity. - Vladimir Harkonnen

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