Antonyms for reprieve
rɪˈprivre·prieve

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1. reprievenoun

   Antonyms:
   condemnation, conviction, reprisal, retribution

   Synonyms:
   respite, acquittal, suspension, delay, interval, pardon, amnesty, intermission

Matched Categories

1. • Deliver
   • Interruption
   • Law
   • Postpone
   • Warrant

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. reprieve, respitenoun

   a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

   Synonyms:
   recess, abatement, rest period, respite, suspension, time out, relief, break, hiatus, rest

2. suspension, 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, hanging

3. reprievenoun

   a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)

   Synonyms:
   suspension, respite, hiatus, abatement

4. reprieve, respiteverb

   the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

   Synonyms:
   recess, abatement, rest period, respite, suspension, time out, relief, break, hiatus, rest

5. reprieve, respiteverb

   postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution

   Synonyms:
   respite

6. reprieveverb

   relieve temporarily

   Synonyms:
   respite

How to use reprieve in a sentence?

1. Noelle Kei:

   Oliver would still have to wear his protective gear but a reprieve from the California sun might make things easier, unfortunately, this is not something we can consider as a family right now. But Oliver is such a happy go lucky kid and he inspires me. He doesn’t let XP rule his life in any way, and I’m so proud of how he handles it every day.

2. LaTosha Brown:

   Normally, after you secure a victory, there's some reprieve, but we got punished for being successful.

3. Diego Hernandez:

   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.

4. Ross Hopper:

   While the Department of Commerce investigation will continue as required by statute, and we remain confident that a review of the facts will result in a negative determination, the president's action is a much-needed reprieve from this industry-crushing probe.

5. Shani Tager:

   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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