re·pri·sal 
/rɪˈpraɪzəl/ noun
plural re·pri·sals /rɪˈpraɪzəl/ noun : something that is done to hurt or punish someone who has hurt you or done something bad to you [count] ▪ Enemy officers suffered harsh reprisals. ▪ The allies threatened economic reprisals against the invading country. [noncount] ▪ The prisoners kept silent for fear of reprisal. [=punishment] ▪ The hostages were taken in reprisal for the bombing.
