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. Cheryl Little:

   It's a step in the right direction, but it's going to fall far short of the mark, Deferred action is not legal status, it's simply a temporary reprieve from deportation.

2. Gary Huxtable:

   The latest rebound in oil, combined with European and Japan central bank's hinting at further stimulus, has provided a short-term reprieve for what so far this year, can be described as a nervous and punishing market.

3. Mike Steenhoek:

   The worry is that this could be a very brief relaxation of restrictions, just a temporary reprieve.

4. Merridith Cho:

   I think it was exactly what the mom needed. She laughed and smiled. It just was a really amazing reprieve for a little while from their reality.

5. Muzaffar Chishti:

   If the government wants to help United States to come for short stays as a reprieve, it certainly has the authority to do that.

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