Meaning
reprisal, retaliation
- an act of retaliation or revenge against an enemy or competitor
- a punitive countermeasure in a conflict
In a sentence
I dipendenti temono rappresaglie dopo aver denunciato l'irregolarità.
The employees fear reprisals after reporting the irregularity.
L'esercito ha lanciato un attacco per rappresaglia contro la base nemica.
The army launched an attack in retaliation against the enemy base.
Non possiamo permettere che una discussione finisca in rappresaglie personali.
We cannot allow an argument to end in personal retaliation.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rappresaglia | feminine · singular |
| rappresaglie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently used in the phrase 'per rappresaglia' (in retaliation) or with 'temere rappresaglie'.