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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Reprisal' in a Sentence

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

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The mischievous cat planned a reprisal against the dog by stealing its favorite toy.
The clever detective devised a reprisal to catch the sneaky thief red-handed.
The brave knight vowed to seek reprisal against the dragon for burning the village.
After losing the game, the soccer team decided on a reprisal by practicing harder for the next match.

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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