Reprisal
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈpɹaɪzəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Reprisal is a noun meaning An act of retaliation.
Meaning
An act of retaliation.
More Meanings
- (archaic) Something taken from an enemy in retaliation.
- (archaic) The act of taking something from an enemy by way of retaliation or indemnity.
Example Sentences
debatable ground, on which incursions and reprisals continued to take place
Word Forms
- reprisals
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include retaliatory, vengeance, vengeful, revengeful, revenge, retaliate.
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