Reprisal (N):
Pronunciation: ri-pry-zuhl
Word Meaning: “Reprisal” as a noun refers to a retaliatory act or action taken in response to an injury or offense. It involves returning harm for harm, often as a means of revenge or retaliation.
Uses in Sentence:
- The country warned of military reprisals if the border was violated.
- The employee faced reprisals after exposing the company’s unethical practices.
- The gang threatened reprisals against anyone who dared to testify against them.
Synonyms:
- Retaliation
- Revenge
- Retribution
- Payback
- Counterattack
Antonyms:
- Forgiveness
- Pardon
- Mercy
- Absolution
- Amnesty
Word Meaning in Hindi: As a noun, “reprisal” can be translated to Hindi as “प्रतिक्रिया” (pratikriya) or “बदला” (badla).
Word Uses in Hindi:
- देश ने चेतावनी दी कि सीमा का उल्लंघन होने पर सैन्यिक प्रतिक्रिया की जाएगी। (The country warned of military reprisals if the border was violated.)
- कर्मचारी ने कंपनी की अनैतिक प्रथाओं का प्रकाश डालने के बाद पुनरावृत्ति का सामना किया। (The employee faced reprisals after exposing the company’s unethical practices.)
- गिरोह ने उन्हें यदि वे उनके खिलाफ गवाही देने का साहस करें, तो बदले की धमकी दी। (The gang threatened reprisals against anyone who dared to testify against them.)