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reprisal
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reprisal
(noun)
reprisal
/rɪ
ˈ
praɪzəl/
noun
plural
reprisals
reprisal
/rɪ
ˈ
praɪzəl/
noun
plural
reprisals
Britannica Dictionary definition of REPRISAL
:
something that is done to hurt or punish someone who has hurt you or done something bad to you
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]
Enemy officers suffered harsh
reprisals
.
The allies threatened economic
reprisals
against the invading country.
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The prisoners kept silent for fear of
reprisal
. [=
punishment
]
The hostages were taken
in reprisal
for the bombing.
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