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
• hitches
• moratoriums
• hiatuses
• 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

The president and his family are linked to numerous businesses that could potentially be granted reprieves from the federal government, though so far that has not been an issue. — Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Smith was a redhead, short and slightly built, with a pleasant nature, at least according to the Courant, which had regular access to the prisoner, including occasions when reprieves were delivered. — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026

While May and June saw an interim deal to end the war, temporary reprieves from hostilities and the strait’s reopening, recent and intensifying strikes by both the Islamic Republic and the United States have halted that progress. — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

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