Reprieve — synonyms, definition

1. reprieve (Noun)

abatement acquittal alleviation amnesty deliverance discharge exemption extension extrication hiatus liberation mitigation pardon redemption release relief remission rescue respite salvation • • •

reprieve (Noun) — A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort.

reprieve (Noun) — An interruption in the intensity or amount of something.

reprieve (Noun) — (law) a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence).

reprieve (Noun) — (law) the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment.

break clemency ease interruption mercifulness mercy relief warrant defervescence remission remittal subsidence

2. reprieve (Verb)

absolve accept acquit allow buy condone continue deliver emancipate exculpate excuse extend pardon ransom recover release remit respite restore stay

reprieve (Verb) — Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution.

reprieve (Verb) — Relieve temporarily.

defer deliver hold over postpone prorogue put off put over remit rescue set back shelve table