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Exact Retribution Crossword Clue

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99%6Exact Match!
verb

• take revenge for a perceived wrong

95%8Exact Match!
verb

• impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on

95%9Exact Match!
verb

• take revenge for a perceived wrong

• make a counterattack and return like for like, especially evil for evil

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