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DoreenSamuel · 02/02/2020 15:37

Anyone able to tell me in layman’s terms? I googled it but couldn’t put it into context

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Footle · 02/02/2020 15:43

Revenge could be carried out by anyone, possibly unjustly.
Retribution is by some higher authority. Or someone who thinks they are. Possibly with god on their side.

Stabbitha1 · 02/02/2020 15:47

Retribution is proportionate and justly justified whereas revenge can be worse than the transgression or even morally unjustified/called for objectively thinking.

Aquamarine1029 · 02/02/2020 15:48

Revenge is about making the wrong-doer suffer. Retribution is more about seeking justice in behalf of the victim.

Trahira · 02/02/2020 15:49

To me, revenge is an act that is deliberately carried out by the wronged party whereas retribution comes from someone else.

ChillyAnkles · 02/02/2020 15:57

Say someone crashes into you and your car is a write off. Retribution is suing them for damages. Revenge is slashing their tyres.

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