Reprisal: alternatives and connections

A means of defense formed by felled trees, the ends of whose branches are sharpened and directed outwards, or against the enemy.

An agreeing to terms or proposals by which a bargain is concluded and the parties are bound; the reception or taking of a thing bought…

Any condition, circumstance, opportunity, or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end; benefit; as, the enemy h…

One who is turned against another or others with a design to oppose or resist them; a member of an opposing or hostile party; an oppon…

A cheerful readiness, willingness, or promptitude; joyous activity; briskness; sprightliness; as, the soldiers advanced with alacrity…

A summons to arms, as on the approach of an enemy.

A lying in a wood, concealed, for the purpose of attacking an enemy by surprise. Hence: A lying in wait, and concealed in any situatio…

A disposition or arrangement of troops for attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station. Hence: Unseen peril; a device to…

An organized living being endowed with sensation and the power of voluntary motion, and also characterized by taking its food into an…

An enemy to monarchial government.

A principal enemy. Specifically, Satan, the grand adversary of mankind.

The act of assuming, or taking to or upon one's self; the act of taking up or adopting.

An enemy of the gods, esp. one of a race of demons and giants.

To attack; to make an effort or attack upon; to try to take by force; as, to attempt the enemy's camp.

Apprised; informed; cognizant; conscious; as, he was aware of the enemy's designs.

A secret enemy.

A raised way or foot bank, running along the inside of a parapet, on which musketeers stand to fire upon the enemy.

An opening in the wall of a fortress, through which missiles were discharged upon an enemy.