reprisals

[US]/rɪˈpraɪzəlz/
[UK]/rɪˈpraɪzəlz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.acts of retaliation

Phrases & Collocations

violent reprisals

retaliatory reprisals

immediate reprisals

harsh reprisals

potential reprisals

military reprisals

swift reprisals

threat of reprisals

economic reprisals

covert reprisals

Example Sentences

the government warned against any reprisals after the protest.

they feared reprisals from the opposing party.

reprisals can escalate conflicts rather than resolve them.

many people were reluctant to speak out due to fear of reprisals.

the organization condemned the reprisals against its members.

reprisals often lead to a cycle of violence.

officials promised to investigate any claims of reprisals.

he faced reprisals after whistleblowing on corruption.

reprisals against civilians are considered a war crime.

they took precautions to avoid reprisals from rival gangs.

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