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Synonyms & Antonyms of reprieve
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
a temporary halt in an activity or condition
- The pool offered a welcome reprieve from the heat.
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2 law
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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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of reprieve (Entry 2 of 2)
2
as in release, deliver
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The first known use of reprieve was in 1552
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