"reprieve" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort (synset 114469500)
is a type of: ease, relief - the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)

same as: respite
An interruption in the intensity or amount of something (synset 107382856)
is a type of: break, interruption - some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
subtypes:
- defervescence - abatement of a fever as indicated by a reduction in body temperature
- remission, remittal, subsidence - an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease)
same as: abatement, hiatus, respite, suspension
A warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence) (synset 106560308)
referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority

is a type of: warrant - a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
The act of reprieving;
Postponing or remitting punishment (synset 101261714)
referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority

is a type of: clemency, mercifulness, mercy - leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

same as: respite

Verb

Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution (synset 202650119)
is a type of: defer, hold over, postpone, prorogue, put off, put over, remit, set back, shelve, table - hold back to a later time

same as: respite
Relieve temporarily (synset 202557087)
is a type of: deliver, rescue - free from harm or evil