1. An act of retaliation or revenge, typically in response to an injury or offense
The military launched a reprisal attack after the border incident.
Os militares lançaram um ataque de represália após o incidente na fronteira.
2. A forcible action taken in return for a previous injury or offense, especially in warfare or international relations
Economic reprisals were threatened against the country for violating the trade agreement.
Represálias econômicas foram ameaçadas contra o país por violar o acordo comercial.
3. Any punitive action taken as a response to harmful or hostile actions
The company faced reprisals from angry customers after the scandal.
A empresa enfrentou represálias de clientes furiosos após o escândalo.