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reprisal
rɪˈpraɪzl
noun
odwet
Also
retorsja(f)represja(f)
Definition
An act of retaliation or revenge for an injury or wrong, especially in war or politics.
Examples
The government warned against any reprisals after the attack.
Rząd ostrzegł przed wszelkimi odwetami po ataku.
They feared reprisals if they spoke out against the regime.
Obawiali się represji, jeśli wystąpiliby przeciwko reżimowi.
Synonyms
Collocations
fear of reprisalact of reprisalmilitary reprisal
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