reprisal

Definitions

An act of retaliation for an injury or wrong inflicted.

The forcible seizure of foreign property or subjects in retaliation for an injury.

Examples

The government promised that there would be no reprisal against those who spoke out against the new policy.

Fearing a swift reprisal from the rival gang, the group decided to retreat to a safer location.

Synonyms

retaliation revenge retribution counterattack vengeance repayment quittance

Antonyms

forgiveness pardon absolution clemency mercy amnesty conciliation