REPRISAL Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

reprisal

noun

ri-ˈprī-zəl

Definition of reprisal

as in reparation

usually reprisals plural payment to another for a loss or injury a peace agreement that was rejected because it contained no provisions for reprisals

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as in retaliation

the act or an instance of responding to an injury with an injury after defeating them last year in the finals, our team nervously awaited the expected reprisal by our archrivals in this year's tournament

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Recent Examples of reprisal This reform aims to empower CFOs to ensure financial integrity without fear of reprisal, mirroring the Fed's independence from political pressure. — Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 While investigations into their death continues, experts say there are indications that some of the influencers did have relationships with criminal organizations and were killed as acts of reprisal by rival factions. — Rey Rodríguez, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 The office cautioned that the actual number of rapes are likely higher due because many cases go unreported by the victims due to fear of reprisal and stigmatization. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 Six former child soldiers who were abducted and forced to fight with the Rapid Support Forces, known as the RSF, spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal. — Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reprisal

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Noun

Germany in particular borrowed extensively to finance both domestic growth and its reparations payments.

— MICHAEL PETTIS, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
In fact, the whole thing could be viewed as colonial reparations.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of reparation

Noun

The lawsuit claimed Hector was fired in retaliation for her outspoken opposition to censorship efforts directed toward the library.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
The woman, who requested anonymity due to fear of retaliation, and witnesses said she was pushed.

— Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of retaliation

Noun

The Family Dollar employee suffered damages, including losses in compensation and benefits, medical expenses, and anxiety and emotional distress, according to the EEOC.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 31 Aug. 2026
The suit seeks unspecified damages for claims including legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty and racketeering.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of damages

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Kim plays Seo Yeon-woo, the strategist behind Jeong’s push for revenge, bringing a sharp eye for judgment and motives all his own.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Images depicting the deaths of Trump and members of his family have since featured prominently in Iranian calls for revenge.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of revenge

Noun

But Blanche’s policy priorities are often overshadowed by a growing number of investigations that have drawn criticism that the department is being used as a weapon in the president’s campaign of retribution.

— Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
But park officials never addressed her report or checked on their wellbeing, said the woman, who is a nationwide passholder and asked to remain anonymous to avoid retribution from Six Flags.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of retribution

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