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Synonyms for reprisal

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ri-prahy-zuhl
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈpraɪ zəl


Définition of reprisal

Origin :
  • early 15c., "seizing property or citizens of another nation in retaliation for loss inflicted on one's own," from Anglo-French reprisaille (14c.), from Old French reprisaille (Modern French représaille), from early Italian ripresaglia, from ripreso, past participle of riprendere "take back," from Latin reprendere, earlier reprehendere (see reprehend). General sense of "retaliation" is from 1710.
  • noun revenge
Example sentences :
  • The fate of the "Reprisal" was even harder than that of her consort.
  • Extract from : « The Naval History of the United States » by Willis J. Abbot.
  • Will you let me plan the reprisal attack as well as arrange to get you out?
  • Extract from : « Two Daring Young Patriots » by W. P. Shervill
  • Well, I don't mind; you shall plan the reprisal and then get us out of the mess.
  • Extract from : « Two Daring Young Patriots » by W. P. Shervill
  • "If it is reprisal you want, Sir Duke, you shall have it," he panted.
  • Extract from : « Under the Rose » by Frederic Stewart Isham
  • Friedrich is positive on the point, "Reprisal our clear remedy!"
  • Extract from : « History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XX. (of XXI.) » by Thomas Carlyle
  • His brother had been killed and the stage was set for reprisal.
  • Extract from : « The Roof Tree » by Charles Neville Buck
  • Captain Wickes was the same day named Commander of the "Reprisal."
  • Extract from : « The Story of Commodore John Barry » by Martin Griffin
  • They, in reprisal, sacked his castle of Crichton, and nearly caught him.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Mary Stuart » by Andrew Lang
  • She shall, in time of war, grant no letters of marque and reprisal.
  • Extract from : « Pamphlets On The Constitution Of The United States » by Various
  • The acts of reprisal to which we are forced do not rejoice us in the least; they sadden us.
  • Extract from : « Our Part in the Great War » by Arthur Gleason

Antonyms for reprisal

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