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as in reparation
usually reprisals plural
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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as in retaliation
the act or an instance of responding to an injury with an injury
after defeating them last year in the finals, our team nervously awaited the expected reprisal by our archrivals in this year's tournament
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Recent Examples of reprisal
Jackson, who was named to the bench by President Barack Obama, rejected the contention that the statute is unconstitutional saying the Special Counsel’s job is to review unethical or unlawful practices directed at federal civil servants and help whistleblowers act without suffering reprisals.
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David Shepardson and Nate Raymond, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
After a roll call where each reveals their imminent reprisal of fan-favorite Dimension 20 characters — including a Staten Island divorcee, a wisecracking pizza rat, and a drug dealer still coping from a breakup — the game begins.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
While Politkovskaya was ultimately silenced, her legacy lives on and her story serves as a reminder of the dangers that journalists face and the importance of protecting their right to report the news, without fear of death or reprisal.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
Avengers’ reprisal was announced at last year’s Comic-Con, when Hall H unearthed the bombshell revelation that Robert Downey Jr. would be returning to the franchise — this time, as villain Doctor Doom — after seeing Iron Man die heroically in Endgame.
—Natalie Sitek, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
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David Shepardson and Nate Raymond, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
After a roll call where each reveals their imminent reprisal of fan-favorite Dimension 20 characters — including a Staten Island divorcee, a wisecracking pizza rat, and a drug dealer still coping from a breakup — the game begins.
—Eric Francisco, Rolling Stone, 1 Mar. 2025
While Politkovskaya was ultimately silenced, her legacy lives on and her story serves as a reminder of the dangers that journalists face and the importance of protecting their right to report the news, without fear of death or reprisal.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
Avengers’ reprisal was announced at last year’s Comic-Con, when Hall H unearthed the bombshell revelation that Robert Downey Jr. would be returning to the franchise — this time, as villain Doctor Doom — after seeing Iron Man die heroically in Endgame.
—Natalie Sitek, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprisal
Noun
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These settlements were comprehensive, invoking bold visions of world peace and involving territorial settlements, population movements, security clauses, and financial reparations.—
G. John Ikenberry,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Mar. 2025
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Advocates in Oklahoma have announced a new plan seeking reparations, preservation and economic development for Tulsa Race Massacre survivors and their descendants.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Paxton has been on a revenge tour after being acquitted in his impeachment trial, which centered on corruption allegations.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Mar. 2025
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Houthi supporters rallied in several cities Monday after the strikes, vowing revenge against America and Israel over blocking aid to the Gaza Strip after its war on Hamas there.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Auburn men’s basketball is the No. 1 overall seed for the NCAA Tournament and headed to the South Region, where coach Bruce Pearl and the Tigers will be trying to seek a little bit of retribution after a first-round ouster at the hands of Yale last season.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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These include Trump's ongoing efforts to drastically reduce federal spending and allegedly abusing his power while seeking retribution against political enemies.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Reprisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprisal. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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