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Synonyms for reprieve
verbgrant a stay of execution to
Synonyms
- grant a stay of execution to
- spare
- amnesty
- pardon
- acquit
- let off the hook
- grant an amnesty to
- postpone or remit the punishment of
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Synonyms for reprieve
nountemporary immunity from penalties
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Synonyms for reprieve
nouna (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
nounan interruption in the intensity or amount of something
nouna warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
nounthe act of reprieving
verbpostpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
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