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reprisal
reprisal /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/ noun [C or U]
► F0 (an example of) activity against another person, especially as a punishment by military forces or a political group: » economic/military reprisals» They promised that individuals could live freely without fear of reprisal from the military.» The attack was in reprisal for the kidnapping of their leaders.Thesaurus+: ↑Revenge and vengefulness |