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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

reprisals

/rɪˈpraɪzəlz/ noun · British & US
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What does reprisals mean?

noun

Retaliatory action or measures taken in response to a perceived wrong or injury. Reprisals can be taken by an individual, group, or government against another individual, group, or government.

Example

"The government faced criticism for its reprisals against the protesters, which included arrests and fines."

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