Reprisal
Synonyms: Retaliation, counterstroke, revenge, retribution, recrimination, a tooth for a tooth, getting even, repayment, lex talionis, ultion, counterattack, comeback, vengeance, requital, an eye for an eye, tit for tat, redress, payback, a taste of one's own medicine, and a Roland for an Oliver.
Example Sentences
The attack was carried out as a reprisal.
They feared reprisal for speaking out.
The army launched a reprisal against the rebels.
He acted without fear of reprisal.
The strike led to violent reprisal from authorities.
Reprisal attacks escalated the conflict.
The villagers faced reprisal after the protest.
The government warned of severe reprisal.
She remained silent to avoid reprisal.
The reprisal was swift and brutal.