Meaning of the word reprisal in English

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reprisal

US /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/
UK /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/

Noun

1.

(an example of) activity against another person, especially as a punishment by military forces or a political group:

Example:
economic/military reprisals
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