Synonyms for reprisal
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An act of retaliation.
Forms
- Plural
- reprisals → retaliations, retributions, revenges, vengeances…
Example sentences
- revenge I'll take my revenge on him at all costs tomorrow.
- vengeance She wanted vengeance because she was not invited.
- retaliation Threats of retaliation are blocking negotiations.
- retribution You can make your choice freely without fear of retribution.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| reprisal | falling | |
| revenge | rising | |
| vengeance | rising | |
| retaliation | rising | |
| retribution | rising | |
| requital | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- revenge2, payback2
- 8 letters
- requital
- 9 letters
- vengeance2, repayment3
- 11 letters
- retaliation5, retribution4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (revenge2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- représailles