Reprisal
[rɪ'praɪz(ə)l] or [rɪ'praɪzl]
Definition
(n.) The act of taking from an enemy by way of reteliation or indemnity.
(n.) Anything taken from an enemy in retaliation.
(n.) The act of retorting on an enemy by inflicting suffering or death on a prisoner taken from him, in retaliation for an act of inhumanity.
(n.) Any act of retaliation.
Checked by Dick
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Retaliation, retribution, self-compensation, self-indemnification
ANT:Condonation, grace, remission, reprieve
Typed by Harrison
Definition
n. a seizing back or in retaliation: the retaking of goods captured by an enemy: anything seized or inflicted in retaliation: that which is seized for injury inflicted: (rare) a restitution.
Typist: Wilhelmina