Synonyms of reprisal

reprisal

noun

ri-ˈprī-zəl 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reparation
• damages
• compensation
• settlement
• indemnity
• redress
• amends
• punishment
• indemnification
• restitution
• retaliation
• recompense
• satisfaction
• recoupment
• repayment
• remuneration
• punitive damages
• quittance
• reimbursement
• adjustment
• expiation
• atonement
• requital
• refund
• solatium

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• retaliation
• revenge
• retribution
• vengeance
• punishment
• payback
• compensation
• counterattack
• requital
• counteroffensive
• castigation
• chastisement
• correction
• counter
• wrath
• indemnity
• penalty
• redress
• amends
• indemnification
• restitution
• reparation(s)
• desert(s)
• discipline
• recompense
• recoupment
• nemesis
• remuneration
• quittance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mercy
• grace
• clemency
• leniency
• pardon
• forgiveness
• lenity
• remission

Example Sentences

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