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英英字典: reprieve


KK Pronunciation

〔 rIˋpriv 〕

Pronunciation

〔 riˊpriːv 〕


Overview of noun reprieve

The noun reprieve has 4 senses


  • reprieve, respite -- (a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort)

  • suspension, respite, reprieve, hiatus, abatement -- (an interruption in the intensity or amount of something)

  • reprieve -- (a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence))

  • reprieve, respite -- (the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment)


Overview of verb reprieve

The verb reprieve has 2 senses


  • reprieve, respite -- (postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution)

  • reprieve -- (relieve temporarily)

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