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just punishment
noun as in comeuppance
noun as in poetic justice
Example Sentences
Plus, for those of us who are exclusively attracted to men, a life without sex is just punishment.
On Thursday, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah blamed Israel for the attacks, saying it had crossed "all red lines" and vowed "just punishment".
On Thursday, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah blamed Israel for attacks, saying it had crossed "all red lines" and vowed "just punishment".
In a much-anticipated speech, Hassan Nasrallah acknowledged Hezbollah had suffered an “unprecedented blow”, but he vowed it would continue fighting and inflict a “just punishment”.
"This treacherous and criminal enemy will certainly receive its just punishment for this sinful aggression, whether it expects it or not," it added.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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