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reprisal

[ri-prahy-zuhl] / rɪˈpraɪ zəl /
NOUN
revenge
Synonyms
STRONGEST
retaliation retribution vengeance
STRONG
counterblow requital
WEAK
avengement avenging counterstroke eye for an eye paying back
Antonyms
STRONGEST
forgiveness pardon
WEAK
kindness sympathy

Example Sentences

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Arab monarchies in the Gulf that have close relations with Iran have warned Trump against intervening, fearing they might be targeted in reprisal attacks and wary of any destabilization in the region.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Many were granted anonymity due to fears of reprisal.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

But they cannot extinguish the belief that religion keeps alive: that there is something higher than Caesar’s will, something that commands conscience beyond fear of reprisal or political favor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

They didn't want to be identified for fear of reprisal.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

I will repeat only one admonishment from a native of Maine, and I will not put a name to that person for fear of reprisal.

From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck