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- [ri-prahy-zuh l]
- /rɪˈpraɪ zəl/
- /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-prahy-zuh l]
- /rɪˈpraɪ zəl/
Definitions of reprisal word
- noun reprisal (in warfare) retaliation against an enemy, for injuries received, by the infliction of equal or greater injuries. 1
- noun reprisal an act or instance of retaliation. 1
- noun reprisal the action or practice of using force, short of war, against another nation, to secure redress of a grievance. 1
- noun reprisal the forcible seizure of property or subjects in retaliation. 1
- noun reprisal counter-attack 1
- variable noun reprisal If you do something to a person in reprisal, you hurt or punish them because they have done something violent or unpleasant to you. 0
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Origin of reprisal
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English reprisail < Old French reprisaille. See reprise, -al2
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Parts of speech for Reprisal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reprisal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reprisal
noun reprisal
- amends — recompense or compensation given or gained for some injury, insult, etc
- an eye for an eye — You say 'an eye for an eye' or 'an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth' to refer to the idea that people should be punished according to the way in which they offended, for example if they hurt someone, they should be hurt equally badly in return.
- antiphon — a short passage, usually from the Bible, recited or sung as a response after certain parts of a liturgical service
- compensation — Compensation is money that someone who has experienced loss or suffering claims from the person or organization responsible, or from the state.
- counteraction — to act in opposition to; frustrate by contrary action.
Antonyms for reprisal
noun reprisal
- attack — To attack a person or place means to try to hurt or damage them using physical violence.
- impugnment — to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon.
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