reprisal(s) Synonyms
reprisal(s) Meaning
reprisal(s)
an instance of such action, a retaliatory act, something (such as a sum of money) given or paid in restitution, prize, an act of getting back at especially in war, the regaining of something (as by recapture), the use of force short of war by one nation against another in return for damage or loss suffered, the act or practice in international law of resorting to force short of war in retaliation for damage or loss suffered
reprisal(s) Sentence Examples
- The government vowed swift reprisals against the terrorist attack.
- The victims of the assault demanded reprisals from the perpetrators.
- The military conducted reprisal airstrikes against the enemy's base.
- The company threatened reprisals against employees who violated company policy.
- The police launched a reprisal raid after a series of burglaries in the neighborhood.
- The bully faced reprisals after tormenting a classmate.
- The corporation vowed to take reprisals against its rivals who engaged in unfair competition.
- The international community condemned the reprisal killings of civilians by the rebel group.
- The accused student feared reprisals from their classmates for reporting the incident.
- The king ordered reprisals against the kingdom that had defied his authority.
FAQs About the word reprisal(s)
an instance of such action, a retaliatory act, something (such as a sum of money) given or paid in restitution, prize, an act of getting back at especially in w
reparation, damages, restitution, amends, retaliation, redress, satisfaction,compensation, indemnification, recompense
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The government vowed swift reprisals against the terrorist attack.
The victims of the assault demanded reprisals from the perpetrators.
The military conducted reprisal airstrikes against the enemy's base.
The company threatened reprisals against employees who violated company policy.
