Reprisal Synonyms

20 reprisal synonyms include retaliation, counterattack, counterstroke, comeback, revenge, vengeance, retribution, and an eye for an eye. Reprisal is a noun, and its antonym is forgiveness. Here are some additional synonyms for "reprisal" with example sentences.

Another word for Reprisal

20 other ways to say reprisal.

  • vengeance  
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  • ultion  
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  • tit for tat  
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  • revenge
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  • retribution  
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  • retaliation  
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  • requital  
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  • repayment  
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  • redress  
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  • recrimination  
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  • payback  
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  • lex talionis  
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  • getting even  
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  • counterstroke  
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  • counterattack  
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  • comeback  
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  • a tooth for a tooth  
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  • a taste of one's own medicine  
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  • a Roland for an Oliver  
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  • an eye for an eye  
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Use reprisal in a Sentence

Fear of reprisal kept witnesses from testifying.

He acted without fear of reprisal.

Political dissent was crushed through reprisal.

reprisal attacks escalated the conflict.

She remained silent to avoid reprisal.

The attack was carried out as a reprisal.