reprieve
/riprˈiv/
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Definitions
Noun
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
Noun
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
Noun
a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
Noun
the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
Verb
postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
Verb
relieve temporarily