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reprieve::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | abatement, hiatus, respite, suspension |
| Type of | break, interruption |
| Has types | subsidence, defervescence, remission, remittal |
reprieve::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | respite |
| Type of | clemency, mercy, mercifulness |
reprieve::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | warrant |
Examples of reprieve
reprieve
A little rest, and she was back at the center line for another 10-year reprieve.
From the orlandosentinel.com
So it's no surprise that three charming love stories came as a welcome reprieve.
From the sfgate.com
The wording of the city's statement suggests the reprieve may only be temporary.
From the bbc.co.uk
Tougher penalties must follow the reprieve, to encourage people to come forward.
From the businessweek.com
A welcome reprieve from the bustle of the Strip, the Gold Lounge is, well, gold.
From the latimes.com
Educators are calling for a reprieve from midyear cuts, but they aren't hopeful.
From the sacbee.com
Public-employee unions in the state, including WEAC, have won a reprieve for now.
From the timesunion.com
International passengers will also get reprieve from long delays on the tarmac.
From the abcnews.go.com
Moment later Kenny smothered Graham's effort but that reprieve was short-lived.
From the telegraph.co.uk
- A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
- Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
- Relieve temporarily
- Suspension: 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 is the fifteenth studio album by singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco, released on August 8, 2006.
- Reprieve is any of a number of not-for-profit organizations around the world which work against the death penalty, with a particular focus on legal support for those facing the death penalty. ...
- (Reprieves) postponements of punishments
