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Reprieve

/ɹɪˈpɹiːv/

The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.

📖 Definitions of "Reprieve"

noun

verb

4 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
respitenoun	A brief interval of rest or relief.
abatementnoun	The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression.
hiatusnoun	An interruption, break, pause or absence.
suspensionnoun	The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
suspensionnoun	The act of suspending, or the state of being suspended.
hiatusnoun	An interruption, break, pause or absence.
respitenoun	A brief interval of rest or relief.
abatementnoun	The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression.
adjournmentnoun	The state of being adjourned, or action of adjourning.
waivernoun	The act of waiving, or not insisting on, some right, claim, or privilege.
suspendverb	To halt something temporarily.
deferralnoun	An act of deferring, a deferment.
defermentnoun	An act or instance of deferring or putting off.
postponementnoun	A delay, as a formal delay in a proceeding.
delaynoun	A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
staynoun	(intransitive) To remain in a particular place, especially for a definite or short period of time; sojourn; abide.
reliefnoun	The removal of stress or discomfort.
lullnoun	A period of rest or soothing.
let-upnoun	Alternative form of letup. [A pause or period of slackening.]
pardonnoun	Forgiveness for an offence.
remitnoun	(chiefly British) Terms of reference; set of responsibilities; scope.
moratoriumnoun	A suspension of an ongoing activity.
trucenoun	A period of time in which no fighting takes place due to an agreement between the opposed parties.
issuancenoun	The act of issuing, or giving out.