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Reprisal

Noun:

1. an act of retaliatory action or punishment, often in response to an offense or injury.
2. a retaliatory attack or operation carried out by armed forces.

Example sentences:

1. After being accused of theft, John took reprisal against his coworker by ruining his reputation.
2. The country promised to launch a reprisal if its neighboring nation did not cease its aggressive actions.

Adjective:

1. relating to or involving reprisals.

Example sentence:

1. The citizens organized a reprisal march to protest against the government's unfair policies.

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