as in reparation
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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Recent Examples of reprisals
Ideological skirmishes over the motives and obligations of Carpenter’s music include both sincere interrogation of its feminism and smirking counteractive reprisals to that scrutiny.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
The researcher, who completed the analysis with phone forensics tool Corellium, asked to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals by Russian intelligence agencies.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The doctor spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations from their organization to avoid reprisals from Israeli authorities.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Aug. 2025
Riz Ahmed’s Ash is the relay mastermind who will barter the deal, keep Sarah alive from reprisals and handle the sizable cash payment.
—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
Reports of summary executions and sectarian reprisals were limited, perhaps due, in part, to the way much of the Syrian army ceded territory without a fight.
—Sam Heller, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Eventually the family decided to leave the country, fearing government reprisals.
—Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 12 Dec. 2024
The insurgents have appeared disciplined, working to maintain order, with no sign of reprisals.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
The researcher, who completed the analysis with phone forensics tool Corellium, asked to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals by Russian intelligence agencies.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The doctor spoke on condition of anonymity in line with regulations from their organization to avoid reprisals from Israeli authorities.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Aug. 2025
Riz Ahmed’s Ash is the relay mastermind who will barter the deal, keep Sarah alive from reprisals and handle the sizable cash payment.
—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
Reports of summary executions and sectarian reprisals were limited, perhaps due, in part, to the way much of the Syrian army ceded territory without a fight.
—Sam Heller, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2024
Eventually the family decided to leave the country, fearing government reprisals.
—Mica Rosenberg, ProPublica, 12 Dec. 2024
The insurgents have appeared disciplined, working to maintain order, with no sign of reprisals.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprisals
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
Noun
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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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“Reprisals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprisals. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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