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Synonyms for reprieve
rɪˈprivre·prieve
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Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
reprievenoun
Synonyms:
respite, acquittal, suspension, delay, interval, pardon, amnesty, intermissionAntonyms:
condemnation, conviction, reprisal, retribution
Princeton's WordNet
reprieve, respitenoun
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
Synonyms:
recess, abatement, rest period, respite, suspension, time out, relief, break, hiatus, restsuspension, respite, reprieve, hiatus, abatementnoun
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
Synonyms:
dangling, foramen, relief, suspension, rest, suspension system, respite, recess, interruption, rest period, break, temporary removal, hiatus, pause, abatement, abeyance, time out, intermission, hangingreprievenoun
a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
Synonyms:
suspension, respite, hiatus, abatementreprieve, respiteverb
the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
Synonyms:
recess, abatement, rest period, respite, suspension, time out, relief, break, hiatus, restreprieve, respiteverb
postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
Synonyms:
respitereprieveverb
relieve temporarily
Synonyms:
respite
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Dictionary of English Synonymes
reprieveverb
Synonyms:
respite, delay the punishment of, give a respite toreprievenoun
Synonyms:
respite, suspension of punishment
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List of paraphrases for "reprieve":
Words popularity by usage frequency
ranking | word | |
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#1547 | rest | |
#1618 | break | |
#2940 | relief | |
#3446 | delay | |
#5067 | suspension | |
#6086 | hanging | |
#6160 | interval | |
#10611 | pause | |
#13192 | amnesty | |
#17400 | interruption | |
#17724 | pardon | |
#19598 | recess | |
#19980 | abatement | |
#22368 | respite | |
#25694 | dangling | |
#28330 | hiatus | |
#34313 | intermission | |
#42034 | postponement | |
#52432 | acquittal | |
#56356 | reprieve | |
#85297 | abeyance | |
#85390 | foramen |
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The world oil market remains tight by all measures, but a reprieve from the price rally could be on the horizon.
This is a reprieve.
When somebody has that kind of a defuse injury, they need support, they need resources, and service dogs are highly trained pieces of equipment, that helps them manage their medication, that can help with seizures, that can help when they fall. The service dogs provide that extra support 24-hours a day, and actually gives the family a reprieve.
Do not be misled by the fact that you are at liberty and relatively free; that for the moment you are not under lock and key: you have simply been granted a reprieve.
This decision has been described by some as a reprieve for the Reef. It is not a reprieve - it is a big, red flag from UNESCO, by insisting that the Australian government prepare a report within 18 months ... UNESCO has clearly shown that the Great Barrier Reef is not fine and is not safe in Tony Abbott’s hands.
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