reprisal
rep
ˈrip
rip
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raɪ
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zəl
zēl
/ɹɪpɹˈa‍ɪzə‍l/

Definition & Meaning of "reprisal"in English

Reprisal
01

the act of hurting or damaging one's opponent or enemy in retaliation for the hurt or damage they inflicted upon one

Examples
The country launched a military reprisal after the enemy ’s surprise invasion.
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