reprisal

Example Sentences

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After having lived through decades of war in their own country, and having escaped the possibility of reprisal and persecution there, the Afghan evacuees are now caught in another nightmare.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

His pending asylum hearing had been delayed, but according to this immigrant, who wished to remain anonymous for fear of reprisal, the agents arrested him anyway for being “late” to court.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

Iran has threatened severe reprisal if it is attacked.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Soccer official, who asked that their name not be used to avoid possible reprisal.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2025

The only ways in which I felt that my feelings could go outward without fear of rude rebuff or searing reprisal was in writing or reading, and to me they were ways of living.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright