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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
The three, as well as other residents NBC News spoke with, asked that their names not be used for fear of reprisals.
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Nbc News, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
Late Friday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron issued a joint statement condemning reported deadly violence against the protesters, and urged Iran to allow its citizens to express themselves without fear of reprisal.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The fear of reprisal looms large under a regime notorious for punishing dissent, especially given the officials in charge of past crackdowns, Cabello and Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López, remain in their roles.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Several Bay Area Venezuelans with temporary status contacted by this news organization declined to identify themselves, citing fear of reprisals from remnants of Venezuela’s government, which has a history of targeting political opponents.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Nbc News, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
Late Friday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron issued a joint statement condemning reported deadly violence against the protesters, and urged Iran to allow its citizens to express themselves without fear of reprisal.
—Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The fear of reprisal looms large under a regime notorious for punishing dissent, especially given the officials in charge of past crackdowns, Cabello and Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López, remain in their roles.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Several Bay Area Venezuelans with temporary status contacted by this news organization declined to identify themselves, citing fear of reprisals from remnants of Venezuela’s government, which has a history of targeting political opponents.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprisal
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Scaffolding, ultimately, is less like reparations and more like universal basic income.—
S. C. Cornell,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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The survey focuses on whether educators are properly teaching students about reparations precedents.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
5 Jan. 2026
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For immigration advocates in the Bay Area, Good’s death has intensified long-standing concerns about intimidation and retaliation against those who monitor federal agents.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Russia said the attack was retaliation for what Moscow claimed was a Ukrainian drone strike on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence last month.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The changes then alter the distribution of species and damages ecosystems such as reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds and kelp forests.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The situation might end up costing taxpayers as motorists file claims for damages with the city.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Both Coleman and Ijeboi will have the chance at revenge games next season.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
13 Jan. 2026
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Although the film became a template for white revenge fantasies, its street thugs are assembled with almost comic care to avoid racial bias.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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As national Republicans pledge retribution for redistricting, what Statehouse primary will Banks get involved in next?—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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This is just another preemptive Trump retribution move.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Reprisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprisal. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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