reprieve
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reprieve Definition
(n)
a
(
temporary
)
relief
from
harm
or
discomfort
(n)
an
interruption
in
the
intensity
or
amount
of
something
(n)
a
warrant
granting
postponement
(
usually
to
postpone
the
execution
of
the
death
sentence
)
(n)
the
act
of
reprieving
;
postponing
or
remitting
punishment
(v)
postpone
the
punishment
of
a
convicted
criminal
,
such
as
an
execution
(v)
relieve
temporarily
reprieve Synonyms
abatement
hiatus
reprieve
respite
suspension
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