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Synonyms & Similar Words
pardon
amnesty
clemency
leniency
mercy
respite
stay
deferment
postponement
suspension
commutation
mitigation
reduction
alleviation
relief
deliverance
salvation
acquittal
exoneration
vindication
absolution
remission
reprieve
commutation
mitigation
lenity
benevolence
charity
compassion
sympathy
indulgence
forgiveness
exculpation
justification
Meaning of Reprieve
The primary meaning of the word "Reprieve" is to grant a temporary stay of execution or punishment.
Definitions
- A reprieve is a temporary stay of execution or punishment, often granted to allow time for a decision or appeal.
- The word can also refer to the act of saving someone or something from a serious threat or danger.
Etymology of Reprieve
The word "Reprieve" originates from the Old French word "repreivre", which is derived from "re-" (again) and "preivre" (to take), and has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a temporary stay of execution or punishment.
Example Uses
- The prisoner was granted a reprieve from execution to allow time for an appeal.
- The company was given a reprieve from bankruptcy when a new investor stepped in.
- The reprieve from the hot weather was a welcome relief for the city's residents.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
execution
punishment
penalty
sentence
condemnation
conviction
guilty verdict
death sentence
imprisonment
incarceration
confinement
restraint
detention
captivity
imprisonment
penalization
chastisement
castigation
retribution
vengeance
reprimand
censure
condemnation
sentence