Vocabulary
Reprisal
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
Activity against another person, especially as a punishment by military forces or political group
Urdu meaning
انتقامی کارروائی
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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Such a measure also risks silencing those who might otherwise come forward to seek information about their missing relatives, fearing that doing so will invite state reprisal or suspicion.
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Troubling directive
— 2025-09-22
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Perhaps fear of financial reprisal stops her from speaking openly.
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Heroic Ms Rachel
— 2025-06-01
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In any democracy, criticism of the state should not be met with reprisal, but with reflection and reform.
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Targeting dissent
— 2025-04-13
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In any democracy, criticism of the state should not be met with reprisal, but with reflection and reform.
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Targeting dissent
— 2025-04-13
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Pakistani authorities have also signalled to Kabul that any major attack from Afghan soil will invite a Pakistani reprisal and likely hot pursuit.
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Dealing with the Taliban
— 2025-01-13
Synonyms
Retribution, Retaliation
Antonyms
Pardon, Kindness
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