Synonyms of reprisals

reprisals

noun

plural of reprisal

as in reparation

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
• restitution
• punishment
• indemnification
• recompense
• retaliation
• satisfaction
• repayment
• recoupment
• remuneration
• punitive damages
• quittance
• reimbursement
• adjustment
• expiation
• atonement
• requital
• refund
• solatium

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reprisals

Given the difficulty of defending against drones, missiles, and bombs, large-scale attacks on critical infrastructure would likely have succeeded and invited reprisals in kind, leaving everyone worse off. — Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026

The duo walks away from this skirmish, though not unscathed, as Samjad quickly and economically sets up a blistering saga of stylish reprisals with no holds barred. — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026

ARTnews spoke to four French museum insiders, who would only speak on background for fear of professional reprisals. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Canada’s industrial minister said reprisals were intended to apply economic pressure in US states ahead of November’s midterm elections. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2026

The Associated Press interviewed several protesters, who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of reprisals from authorities. — ABC News, 25 July 2026

Organizers say the government accepted demands for sweeping education reforms, compensation for families of students driven to suicide, and assurances that demonstrators will face no legal reprisals. — Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

The fresh reprisals by Iran appear to be the largest in the region since talks with the US collapsed. — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

Trump has repeatedly criticized Spain over the government’s refusal to commit to NATO’s target of spending 5% of gross domestic product on defense, making numerous threats of trade reprisals. — Reuters, NBC news, 17 July 2026