reprisal

Phonetic Respelling: [ ri-prahy-zuhl ]

Definition:

n. any infliction or act by way of retaliation on an enemy

Sentence:

She would not testify against him because she was afraid of his reprisal.

More example sentences:

She would not testify against him because she was afraid of his reprisal.

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Synonyms:

revenge; retribution; vengeance; retaliation

Antonyms:

forgiveness; pardon

How many syllables in reprisal?

3 syllables Play Syllables Game

Divide reprisal into syllables:

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Reprisal rhymes:

Two Syllable Rhymes
- mizel
- weisel
- wisel

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