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Another word for reprieve

reprieve Synonyms

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.
You may miss your family while you are at work and would rather be home but you get to come home after a long day for some reprieve.
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.
The unique seasonal sailing provides a reprieve from frigid temperatures in a place that has changed little since pharaohs ruled the land.
In the summer, when the temperature can reach well over 110 degrees, these can certainly provide a refreshing reprieve.

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