No. 16,207 in Russian
расправой
"Расправой" translates to "retribution" or "punishment" depending on the context.
In a sentence
Он пригрозил жестокой расправой за предательство.
He threatened severe retribution for betrayal.
The word "расправой" is used here to denote a punishment or retribution for an act of betrayal.
После расправы над врагами, он почувствовал облегчение.
After the retribution against the enemies, he felt relief.
"Расправой" in this context refers to a violent punishment or revenge executed upon the enemies.
Люди живут в страхе перед возможной расправой властей.
People live in fear of possible retaliation from the authorities.
Here, "расправой" implies the anticipated violent measures or actions by authorities as retaliation.
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