Select the best option from A-D to complete each of the following sentences
Only the fear of immediate ____________ prevents the country from launching an attack
A. reprisal B. surrender C. truce D. surveillance
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
reprisal 'Reprisal' is (an example of) activity against another person, especially as a punishment by military forces or a political group: retaliation. revenge, counter attack.xamples: (i) They promised that individuals could live freely without fear of reprisal from the military. (ii) The attack was in reprisal for the kidnapping of their leaders.