Synonyms of reprieves

reprieves 1 of 2

noun

plural of reprieve

1

as in pauses

a temporary halt in an activity or condition

The pool offered a welcome reprieve from the heat.

Related Words

• pauses
• interruptions
• respites
• breaks
• suspensions
• lulls
• breathers
• breaths
• interludes
• rests
• time-outs
• intervals
• interims
• intermissions
• recesses
• cessations
• stoppages
• endings
• discontinuances
• lapses
• hiatuses
• hitches
• moratoriums
• terminations
• expirations
• downtimes
• setbacks
• postponements
• deferrals
• deferments
• delays
• discontinuities
• gaps
• hesitations
• slowdowns
• waits
• lags
• surceases
• abeyances
• holdups
• detentions
• detainments
• holdbacks
• holding patterns
• foot-draggings

Dissimilar Words

• continuations
• progresses
• progressions
• extensions
• endurances
• prolongations
• persistences

2

as in commutations

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.

Related Words

• commutations
• exemptions
• paroles
• pardons
• immunities
• acquittals
• mercies
• clemencies
• vindications
• exonerations
• leniencies
• impunities
• indemnities
• remissions
• amnesties
• exculpations
• absolutions
• condonations
• remittals

Dissimilar Words

• sentences
• convictions
• assessments
• fines
• charges
• impositions
• penalties
• punishments
• condemnations
• chastisements
• castigations
• retributions

reprieves

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of reprieve

1

as in pardons

Related Words

• pardons

Dissimilar Words

• sentences
• condemns
• judges
• damns
• dooms
• adjudges
• punishes
• penalizes
• censures
• disciplines
• corrects
• castigates
• chastises
• chastens

2

as in relieves

Related Words

• relieves
• releases
• aids
• assists
• delivers
• comforts
• abets
• helps
• consoles
• contents
• solaces
• succors
• soothes
• quiets

Dissimilar Words

• torments
• plagues
• tortures
• curses
• afflicts
• racks
• attacks
• persecutes
• agonizes
• besets
• bedevils
• besieges
• harrows
• anguishes
• rides
• assails
• pursues
• dogs
• excruciates
• hounds
• badgers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reprieves

Noun

But those protections are issued alongside deportation orders and technically allow for those granted the reprieves to be deported to any other third country. — Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 20 May 2026

Extradition requests typically drag on for months, sometimes years, as those targeted seek reprieves from Mexican courts. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026

One of those reprieves came only hours before. — Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026

Another 17 inmates so far are scheduled to be put to death this year, including a woman in Tennessee, though that number will change significantly as governors approve more death warrants or inmates win reprieves. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026

She was granted several reprieves under the Biden administration but was arrested at her workplace in March. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025

If moments like that suggest that Bigelow weaves in occasional reprieves from the anxiety, that’s not the case. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025

Newsom has issued 247 pardons, 160 commutations and 42 reprieves since taking office, his office said. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2025