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"Retaliation against an enemy in warfare, responding to received injuries by inflicting equal or greater harm." more

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The commander ordered a swift reprisal against the enemy forces after the surprise attack.
The economic sanctions were seen as a reprisal by one country against the perceived transgressions of another.

Reprisal

ri-prahy-zuhl
nounRetaliation against an enemy in warfare, responding to received injuries by inflicting equal or greater harm.
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Last Updated On: March 19, 2024
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