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List of meaning for reprieve

to cancel or postpone a bad situation

reprieve, respite(noun)

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

suspension, respite, reprieve, hiatus, abatement(noun)

an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

reprieve(noun)

a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)

reprieve, respite(verb)

the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

reprieve, respite(verb)

postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution

reprieve(verb)

relieve temporarily

a temporary halt in an activity or condition

The pool offered a welcome reprieve from the heat.

a temporary release from the obligation to serve punishment for a crime

The judge ordered a reprieve of the execution so the accused would have time to appeal the decision.

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