retribution

1. N-UNCOUNT Retribution is punishment for a crime, especially punishment that is carried out by someone other than the official authorities. 懲罸; 報(bào)應(yīng)[正式]

He didn't want any further involvement for fear of retribution. 由於害怕遭到懲罸，他不想進(jìn)一步卷進(jìn)去。