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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
Riz Ahmed’s Ash is the relay mastermind who will barter the deal, keep Sarah alive from reprisals and handle the sizable cash payment.
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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
The fear of reprisals has firms making strategic decisions to forgo any kind of legal challenge to his methods.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
Wise portrayed Leland Palmer, Laura's father, in Twin Peaks — making a return for the subsequent movie and 2017 reprisal.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The Anniversary Special, including a reprisal of his monotone character Chad alongside original SNL cast member Laraine Newman.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
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Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
The fear of reprisals has firms making strategic decisions to forgo any kind of legal challenge to his methods.
—Josh Feldman, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
Wise portrayed Leland Palmer, Laura's father, in Twin Peaks — making a return for the subsequent movie and 2017 reprisal.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The Anniversary Special, including a reprisal of his monotone character Chad alongside original SNL cast member Laraine Newman.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprisal
Noun
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People looking to support Avenue Grill as the restaurant undergoes reparations can keep the business in their prayers and stay connected via social media, such as Facebook and Instagram, for updates on reopening, according to a statement by Avenue Grill sent to the Free Press.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The couple aims to build equity and give cultural reparations to Black artists while building the city's creative economy.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
29 Aug. 2025
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The moment is ripe for Maduro's fall, and meaningful retaliation is unlikely.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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In healthy work environments, information flows freely, and people feel safe speaking up with ideas, concerns or feedback without fear of retaliation.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Clemishire and her father are seeking civil damages in excess of $1 million.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
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The verdict, which multiple outlets reported took roughly one hour, carried financial implications—the jury decided whether the rapper would owe damages claimed by Ellis—and legal implications.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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In the lead-up to this revenge match, Rodgers insisted that this was Week 1, and only Week 1.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Rodgers will look to replicate his success, while star wide receiver DK Metcalf will have his chance at a revenge game against his old team.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Afghan, who asked to remain anonymous, has lived for months at a time without leaving his home, fearful of retribution, and torture, from the Taliban.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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There was a group of men, all of them in fear of retribution from the Union, who were jettisoning for Mexico, to build a life that accorded with their beliefs and to seek great fortune while doing so.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Reprisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprisal. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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