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

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

Settlers might then undertake large-scale reprisals; the Israeli military could get involved, leading to an outpouring of violence and the collapse of the Palestinian Authority, as well as putting enormous pressure on Jordan. — Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

Like many artists and managers NPR reached out to, this dance troupe manager requested that NPR not use their name out of fear that there would be reprisals against their future visa applications. — Josie Fischels, NPR, 14 July 2026

People who participated—most of whom asked for anonymity, fearing reprisals—rejected the suggestion that there was anything improper about the practice. — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 14 July 2026

Too few people know that journalists covering sports face reprisals for this work, which can stymie reporting and public accountability. — Gypsy Guillén Kaiser, Fortune, 23 June 2026

Ukrainians say armed formations on both sides, including the UPA and Polish underground forces, were involved in attacks and reprisals that led to large-scale civilian casualties among Poles and Ukrainians. — ABC News, 20 June 2026

Iran’s reprisals have targeted civilians and public spaces across the Middle East. — Ian Crouch, New Yorker, 18 June 2026