How to use "reprisal" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "reprisal" in popular movie and book plots

  • This, however, means the Kinte family faces the danger of reprisal from the rival Koro family, who trade African slaves for English guns.  - Roots (2016 miniseries)
  • Periyavar orders it because of fear of reprisal and self-interest.  - Musthaffaa
  • Unfortunately, Lord Mitsunari killed Saizo's wife in reprisal and left a note on her body telling Saizo he had taken Saizo's child.  - Goemon (film)
  • He and his gang are given the go-ahead to kill a young Catholic man, James Griffin, as a reprisal and a warning to others.  - Five Minutes of Heaven
  • The intention is to force Jordan to declare war on Israel in reprisal for an unprovoked attack on its territory.  - Assignment: Israel
  • Shanmugasundaram has to come with a violent reprisal and he sure does and thinks he has done away with Dheeran.  - Thalaimagan
  • The flock kills other normals in reprisal and orders the protagonists to head north to a spot in Maine called "Kashwak".  - Cell (novel)
  • When the Latverian government launch reprisal attacks on the heroes, Fury must gather them together to stop the corrupt government.  - Avengers Disassembled
  • The occupation forces initially try reprisal tactics, executing groups of civilians following every Wolverine attack.  - Red Dawn

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