reprieves Antonyms
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- cessations
- interludes
- intervals
- intermissions
- recesses
- endings
- time-outs
- rests
- interims
- breaths
- stoppages
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Meaning of reprieves
reprieves
to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner), to delay the punishment of (as a condemned prisoner), the act of reprieving, an order or warrant for a temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence, a formal temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence especially of death, an order or warrant of reprieve, a temporary respite (as from pain or trouble), a formal temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence especially of death as an act of clemency, to give relief or deliverance to for a time, a postponing of a prison or death sentence, a temporary escape (as from pain or trouble)
reprieves Sentence Examples
- The judge granted a reprieve, temporarily suspending the execution of the convicted prisoner.
- The sudden rainfall brought a welcomed reprieve from the sweltering heat.
- The hospital stay provided a temporary reprieve from the stress and work of daily life.
- After months of relentless rain, the clear skies offered a much-needed reprieve.
- The doctor's diagnosis brought a sense of relief and reprieve from the months of uncertainty.
- The reprieve from the court gave the defendant an opportunity to prepare a stronger case for their defense.
- The ceasefire brought a reprieve from the horrors of war, giving civilians a chance to rebuild.
- The reprieve from the alarm gave her a few extra precious moments of sleep before getting ready for work.
- The reprieve from the storm allowed the hikers to set up camp and rest before continuing their journey.
- The reprieve from the financial crisis gave the company time to restructure and avoid bankruptcy.
FAQs About the word reprieves
to delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner), to delay the punishment of (as a condemned prisoner), the act of reprieving, an order or war
lulls, respites, suspensions, breaks, interruptions,pauses, cessations, interludes, intervals, intermissions
progressions, extensions,continuations, progresses, prolongations,endurances, persistences,
The judge granted a reprieve, temporarily suspending the execution of the convicted prisoner.
The sudden rainfall brought a welcomed reprieve from the sweltering heat.
The hospital stay provided a temporary reprieve from the stress and work of daily life.
After months of relentless rain, the clear skies offered a much-needed reprieve.
