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reprisal in German

reprisal in German is Repressalie, Vergeltungsakt, Vergeltungsmaßnahme — reprisal means an act of retaliation, especially in response to an attack or injury.

reprisal in German

Repressalie
noun
An act of retaliation.
Vergeltungsakt
noun
An act of retaliation.
Vergeltungsmaßnahme
noun
An act of retaliation.
Vergeltungsschlag
noun
An act of retaliation.

What does "reprisal" mean?

  1. noun An act of retaliation, especially in response to an attack or injury.
    "The village feared reprisals after reporting the soldiers' crimes."
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reprisal in a sentence

  • The village feared reprisals after reporting the soldiers' crimes.

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What is "reprisal" in German?

"reprisal" in German is Repressalie, Vergeltungsakt, Vergeltungsmaßnahme. reprisal means: An act of retaliation, especially in response to an attack or injury.

How do you use "reprisal" in a sentence?

Example: "The village feared reprisals after reporting the soldiers' crimes." In German, "reprisal" is Repressalie, Vergeltungsakt, Vergeltungsmaßnahme.

Are there other ways to say "reprisal" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "reprisal": Repressalie, Vergeltungsakt, Vergeltungsmaßnahme, Vergeltungsschlag.

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