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reprisal Synonyms

Another word for reprisal

Choosing another word for reprisal depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An act of retaliation against another person, group, or nation for an injury, wrong, or perceived offense.

Usage Example

"The whistleblowers requested legal protection to ensure they could testify without fear of retaliation from their employers."

Strongest
retaliation
retribution
Strong
revenge
vengeance
payback
countermeasure
counterstroke

• noun (Context 2)

The forcible seizure of foreign property or citizens by a state as compensation or redress for an injury committed by another state (in historical international law).

Usage Example

"In early maritime history, sovereigns frequently issued letters of marque authorizing privateers to carry out reprisals against rival merchant fleets."

Strong
seizure
confiscation

Opposites of reprisal

The opposite of reprisal shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

forgiveness
pardon
mercy
restitution
clemency
reconciliation
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• Nearby Words

reprieve
reprimand
reprint
reprisal
reprise
reproach
reproachable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Reprisal. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/reprisal
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