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CARD 2 OF 4

reprisal

noun

Reveal meaning and examples

An act of retaliation for an injury or perceived wrong.

The mediator sought an agreement that would prevent further reprisals.

Dictionary practice example.

A reprisal occurred when the shopkeeper's cousin damaged the manager's private stall in retaliation.