1
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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2
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
Imposing these tariffs could stimulate significant reprisals to U.S. businesses operating abroad.
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Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Another documentary filmmaker who requested anonymity for fear of possible reprisals had earned Cal Humanities grants for several projects.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Students who spoke with CNN – most of whom requested to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals – described a tense mood on campus as the changes take hold.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
In my experience as an executive coach, such listening sessions are uncommon due to fear of reprisal from politicians and other powerful stakeholders.
—Annmarie Caño, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2025
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Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Another documentary filmmaker who requested anonymity for fear of possible reprisals had earned Cal Humanities grants for several projects.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Students who spoke with CNN – most of whom requested to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals – described a tense mood on campus as the changes take hold.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
In my experience as an executive coach, such listening sessions are uncommon due to fear of reprisal from politicians and other powerful stakeholders.
—Annmarie Caño, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprisal
Noun
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Meanwhile, France has finally acknowledged the injustice of making Haiti pay for its independence (no mention of reparations).—
Oumou Fofana,
Essence,
22 Apr. 2025
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What To Know Miller made the comments about reparations during a discussion about the ongoing saga of Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The thing that the audience expects is that Emily has some really dark plan up her sleeve for revenge on Stephanie.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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However, publicly taking ownership of the New Avengers gives her a new life (figuratively and, for some very angry team members still seeking revenge, quite literally).—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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This ruling affirms core constitutional freedoms all Americans hold dear, including free speech, due process, and the right to select counsel without the fear of retribution.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
3 May 2025
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And while vowing to prevent weaponization of government, Trump unleashed a wave of retribution that targeted not only perceived political enemies in both parties, but also critics in broader areas of American life like law firms, federal judges and the press.—
Carl Leubsdorf,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Reprisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprisal. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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