The correct answer is vengeance.
Retribution
A. withdrawal of statement
B. vengeance
C. severe suffering
D. holdback
The correct answer is (B) Vengeance; justified punishment; requital; recompense for evil done; the meting out of punishment or reward.
Retribution comes from Middle English retribucioun, Latin retributiġn (from re- [in return] and tribuere [to sign]).
Examples of use:
- He shook his fist and promised retribution as he was dragged away.
- She fully expected to meet with retribution for her deeds.
