Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reprisal
noun
/rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/
Definition
An act of retaliation or revenge against someone who has wronged you.
Examples
- The country conducted a reprisal against its neighbor after the attack.
- His reprisal was swift and unexpected, leaving the offender in shock.
- After the unfair decision, many players feared reprisals from the fans.
Meaning
Reprisal refers to retaliatory action taken in response to an injury or offense, often involving some form of vengeance.
Synonyms
- retaliation
- revenge
- vengeance
- retribution
