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reprisals

Pronunciation: [rɪˈpraɪzəlz]

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Learn how to use reprisals in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “conflict”

(noun) actions taken by someone to harm or get back at another person in response to something that person did. It's like when someone hits you, and you hit them back.

Example

After the unfair treatment, they decided not to take any reprisals against their opponents.

Example

The company faced reprisals after firing several employees unfairly.

Example

What reprisals might occur if someone breaks the rules?

Context: “politics”

(noun) actions taken by a country or group to punish another country or group, often for something they did. This can happen in wars or political disputes, like when one country retaliates for an attack.

Example

The government announced that there would be no reprisals after the protests.

Example

In times of conflict, reprisals often lead to more violence instead of peace.

Example

What reprisals could be expected if diplomatic relations break down?

How to pronounce reprisals

Pronunciation: [rɪˈpraɪzəlz]

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