Looting the tawdry possessions of the African villagers was both a reprisal and a reward. |
He was driven to use reprisal raids, the razzias that had traditionally formed part of warfare in North Africa. |
We have the best political system in the world because it allows us to voice our criticisms without fear of reprisal. |
The threat of a reprisal strike was broadcast by the country's state-run radio, and monitored in Beijing. |
You see that I have no need to hide my name out of shame or some revolting paltry yellow-bellied fear of reprisal from my employers. |
Sometimes overzealousness, greed, avarice, or fear of reprisal can affect human judgment. |