Reprieve synonyms | Best 36 synonyms for reprieve

breather

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postponement

A delay, as a formal delay in a proceeding.

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stay

The definition of a stay is a visit somewhere.

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pardon

Pardon is defined as to excuse or forgive for a minor offense.

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defer

To give in to the wish or judgment of another, as in showing respect; yield with courtesy (to)

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respite

Respite is defined as a break or a rest.

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lessen

To make less; to diminish; to reduce.

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clemency

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postpone

Postpone is defined as to put off to or place in a later time.

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abatement

(Law) The action of a person that abates, or without proper authority enters a residence after the death of the owner and before the heir takes possession.

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release

The definition of a release is a letting go, setting free or relief.

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grant a stay of execution

To postpone punishment of

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spare

To give or grant out of one's resources; afford:

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comfort

To soothe in distress or sorrow; ease the misery or grief of; bring consolation or hope to

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soothe

To ease or relieve (pain, for example).

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acquittal (related)

(Now historical) The act of releasing someone from debt or other obligation; acquittance. [from 15th c.]

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freeing (related)

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delay (related)

To stop for a while; linger

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excuse (related)

To serve as justification for:

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relieve (related)

To lessen or alleviate something, such as pain or a symptom.

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absolve

(Law) To pronounce not guilty; to grant a pardon for. [First attested in the mid 16^th century.]

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amnesty

To grant a pardon (to a group)

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relief

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suspend

To suspend is defined as to take away a privilege as punishment, to stop for a period of time or to hang something while still allowing for free movement.

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charge (antonym)

Expense; cost:

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punishment (antonym)

Sanctions such as fine, confinement, or loss of rights to property administered to a person convicted of a crime.

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punish (antonym)

Punish is to impose suffering or penalty, or to treat someone in an harsh manner.

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blame (antonym)

(Usually followed by "for") To assert or consider that someone is the cause of something negative; to place blame, to attribute responsibility (for something negative or for doing something negative).

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