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
While individual efforts are important, collective action increases impact and mitigates the risks of reprisals for standing up to individuals or organizations.
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Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2025
The late-night sketch show — which began late tonight due to college football — eschewed its typical political satire for a Domingo reunion during its Cold Open, featuring a reprisal by Marcello Hernandez and Carpenter.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
Don't expect a reprisal of that character, though.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
Luos and Kalenjins targeting Kikuyus, and Kikuyus mobilizing reprisal attacks.
—CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
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Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2025
The late-night sketch show — which began late tonight due to college football — eschewed its typical political satire for a Domingo reunion during its Cold Open, featuring a reprisal by Marcello Hernandez and Carpenter.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2025
Don't expect a reprisal of that character, though.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
Luos and Kalenjins targeting Kikuyus, and Kikuyus mobilizing reprisal attacks.
—CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprisal
Noun
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The coalition began as a grassroots effort to mobilize public support for reparations and keep the issue visible.—
J.M. Banks
November 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 Nov. 2025
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The family soon hired Fatheree, fresh from his win in the Bruce’s Beach land reparation case.—
Jori Finkel,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Among VenApp users who support the government’s aims is a resident of a slum on the outskirts of Caracas who spoke anonymously, fearing government retaliation for speaking to a foreign journalist and retribution from neighbors who oppose Maduro.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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The lawsuit links the LinkedIn post to a broader pattern of alleged retaliation against Kevin Tang, Aurinia’s board chair and head of Tang Capital Partners.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Jurors were also tasked with deciding whether Zwerner was negligent and caused any of her own damages; if so, she would be barred from recovering any money from Parker, the judge instructed the jury.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Martinez is seeking over $135,000 in damages for her arrest.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Monday's game certainly serves as a bit of a revenge game for the Packers.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Sometimes, revenge is a dish best served by Deadline.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Among VenApp users who support the government’s aims is a resident of a slum on the outskirts of Caracas who spoke anonymously, fearing government retaliation for speaking to a foreign journalist and retribution from neighbors who oppose Maduro.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Details on how the administration has subverted health spending have received little attention because many changes have been made quietly -- and people who rely on federal funds fear retribution.—
Amy Maxmen,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Reprisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprisal. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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