Difference between Retribution and Payback

What is the difference between Retribution and Payback?

Retribution as a noun is punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance. while Payback as a noun is an act of revenge.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance.

Example sentence: I have no doubt that the lies Trump told on the campaign trail will come crashing back at him in karmic retribution.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An act of revenge.A form of recompense.

We hope you now know whether to use Retribution or Payback in your sentence.