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)