How is the word châtiment translated from French to English

English translation
retribution
noun

Punition sévère pour un acte répréhensible.

Severe punishment for a wrong act.

Examples with “châtiment”

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  • Ils craignaient le châtiment. — They feared retribution.

  • Un châtiment aussi dur est-il vraiment juste ? — Is such harsh retribution really fair?

  • Le châtiment pour cette farce est tombé le lendemain. — Retribution for the prank came the next day.

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