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Another word for reprieve

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reprieve

n.

postponement, stay, respite, release; see acquittal, freeing, pardon 3, respite.

reprieve Synonyms

reprieve

v.

To postpone punishment of
pardon, spare, grant a stay of execution; see delay 1, excuse.
To alleviate
comfort, lessen, soothe; see relieve 2.

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Another word for reprieve

noun

Temporary immunity from penalties:

grace, respite. See continue

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These spoilers allow fans a reprieve from built-up angst generated by watching daily cliffhangers and following emotionally charged storylines.
These wide legged jeans are a welcome reprieve from the ultra skinny, low-rider jeans look of fall seasons past.
What's more, cruising on Christmas allows you a reprieve from cooking up a multi-course turkey dinner for the entire clan and cleaning your home for company.
In the summer, when the temperature can reach well over 110 degrees, these can certainly provide a refreshing reprieve.
The unique seasonal sailing provides a reprieve from frigid temperatures in a place that has changed little since pharaohs ruled the land.

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