fear reprisals

Examples (10)

• Many whistleblowers fear reprisals from their former employers.
• After speaking out, she began to fear immediate reprisals.
• Activists often fear harsh reprisals from authoritarian regimes.
• If you report the crime, do you fear any reprisals?
• They refused to cooperate, fearing severe reprisals against their families.
• The witnesses were reluctant to testify, as they feared violent reprisals.
• He had every reason to fear political reprisals after his controversial speech.
• No one should have to fear reprisals for expressing their honest opinion.
• Despite the threats, they did not fear the promised reprisals.
• The community continues to fear further reprisals following the recent unrest.