Canadian English Meaning of reprieve
reprieve
Other Canadian English words related to reprieve
- Break
- interruption
- lull
- pause
- respite
- suspension
- Breath
- breather
- cessation
- finishing
- interim
- interlude
- intermission
- interval
- recess
- rest
- stoppage
- stopping
- time out
- abeyance
- deferral
- deferral
- delay
- discontinuance
- discontinuity
- downtime
- ending
- expiry
- gap
- hesitation
- hiatus
- hitch
- lag
- lapse
- moratorium
- postponement
- setback
- slowdown
- surcease
- termination
- wait
Nearest Words of reprieve
Definitions and Meaning of reprieve in English
reprieve (n)
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
reprieve (v)
postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
relieve temporarily
reprieve (v. t.)
To delay the punishment of; to suspend the execution of sentence on; to give a respite to; to respite; as, to reprieve a criminal for thirty days.
To relieve for a time, or temporarily.
reprieve (n.)
A temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence, especially of a sentence of death.
Interval of ease or relief; respite.
FAQs About the word reprieve
reprieve
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort, an interruption in the intensity or amount of something, a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the
Break,interruption,lull,pause,respite,suspension,Breath,breather,cessation,finishing
continuance,endurance,extension,persistence,Progress,prolongation
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