Definitions

reprieve

[ri-preev] / rɪˈpriv /

NOUN

relief of blame, responsibility

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abatement absolution amnesty clemency deferment pardon postponement remission respite suspension truce

STRONG

abeyance acquittal alleviation anchor clearance commute freeing lifeboat lifesaver mitigation palliation release spring stay

WEAK

letup

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continuation

VERB

relieve of blame, responsibility

Synonyms

STRONG

abate absolve allay alleviate amnesty excuse forgive mitigate palliate pardon postpone remit respite

WEAK

grant a stay let go let off let off the hook let off this time let up on

Antonyms

STRONG

accuse aggravate blame charge condemn forward hold increase intensify magnify punish worsen

WEAK

accusation

Example Sentences

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After a tariff reprieve, European Union leaders must chart a new course for handling Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, market strategists cautioned that the bounce in stocks could represent only a temporary reprieve for investors.

From MarketWatch

Tolkien, in part for the reprieve they offer from the dreary and mundane.

From The Wall Street Journal

Earnings offer a potential reprieve and an opportunity for traders.

From Barron's

The question now is: was this a temporary reprieve for Frank or a platform to build on?

From BBC