Sentences

reprisal in a sentence

n.

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Definition

Reprisal: an act of retaliation or revenge, often in response to an injury or offense.

Sample Sentences

  1. The government announced a series of reprisals against the organization responsible for the attacks.
  2. After the betrayal, he feared potential reprisals from his former allies.
  3. In an effort to deter further aggression, the nation prepared for a swift reprisal.
  4. Her decision to speak out came with the risk of reprisal from those in power.
  5. They took precautions to ensure their safety in the face of possible reprisals.