Definitions for reprisal

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reprisal re·pris·al

Spelling: [ri-prahy-zuh l]

IPA: /rɪˈpraɪ zəl/

Reprisal is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 389 anagrams from letters in reprisal (aeilprrs).

Definitions for reprisal

noun

1. (in warfare) retaliation against an enemy, for injuries received, by the infliction of equal or greater injuries.
2. an act or instance of retaliation.
3. the action or practice of using force, short of war, against another nation, to secure redress of a grievance.
4. the forcible seizure of property or subjects in retaliation.

Origin of reprisal

1400-50; late Middle English reprisail Old French reprisaille. See reprise, -al²

Examples for reprisal

Declining to use his real name out of fear of reprisal, Ibrahim describes a dark and gruesome odyssey.

Paul showed me the pathetic Porsche and then described his plan of reprisal.

The attack was allegedly meant to serve as a reprisal for American participation in Operation Restore Hope in Somalia.

In the military, Congress has finally recognized the rights of gays to serve openly and proudly without fear of reprisal.

Will you let me plan the reprisal attack as well as arrange to get you out?

Friedrich is positive on the point, "reprisal our clear remedy!"

The young Syrian-Palestinian cartoonist extends a vital tradition—but one where reprisal can mean violence death.

"If it is reprisal you want, Sir Duke, you shall have it," he panted.

The fate of the "reprisal" was even harder than that of her consort.

Well, I don't mind; you shall plan the reprisal and then get us out of the mess.