RETRIBUTE


Meaning of RETRIBUTE in English

rə̇.ˈtriˌbyüt, ˈre.trəˌ- verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Latin retributus, past participle of retribuere to retribute

transitive verb

: to pay back : give in return : requite

intransitive verb

obsolete : to make requital

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