reprisal

letters of marque (and reprisal)

They took bloody reprisals against the leaders.

three youths died in the reprisals which followed.

the cycle of birth, growth, and death; a cycle of reprisal and retaliation.

The company feared reprisal from the competitors.

She decided not to speak up for fear of reprisal.

The union threatened reprisals if their demands were not met.

The government warned against any reprisal attacks.

He was concerned about possible reprisals for his actions.

The soldiers were ready for any reprisal from the enemy.

The diplomat tried to prevent reprisals between the two countries.

The company took security measures to avoid reprisals after the controversial decision.

The community was on edge, fearing reprisals after the violent incident.

The police warned against any reprisal attacks following the arrest of the suspect.