reprisals Antonyms
Meaning of reprisals
reprisals
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
reprisals Sentence Examples
- The government threatened severe reprisals against any rebel forces that resisted.
- Fearing reprisals from the opposing gang, the witness refused to testify.
- The bombings were seen as an act of reprisal for the previous attacks.
- The victim vowed to seek reprisals for the injuries he sustained.
- The company's decision to lay off workers prompted threats of reprisals from the union.
- The military launched a campaign of reprisals against civilians suspected of supporting the insurgency.
- The aggressor's reckless behavior invited reprisals from the victim's family.
- The nation faced economic reprisals from its neighbors due to its military actions.
- Rumors of reprisals spread fear and uncertainty throughout the community.
- The cycle of violence and reprisal seemed endless, perpetuating a state of conflict.
FAQs About the word reprisals
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, amends, redress, indemnity, recompense, punishment, settlement, indemnification,compensation
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The government threatened severe reprisals against any rebel forces that resisted.
Fearing reprisals from the opposing gang, the witness refused to testify.
The bombings were seen as an act of reprisal for the previous attacks.
The victim vowed to seek reprisals for the injuries he sustained.
