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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“It does little to tackle the U.K.’s sticky services inflation, while other measures could even exacerbate the problem and provides only limited reprieve for the BOE,” the economists wrote in a note to clients.

From The Wall Street Journal

There has not been a World Cup reprieve quite the same as Ronaldo's, where a three-match ban has remained in place but partially suspended.

From BBC

AI Anxiety: Nvidia’s quarterly results offered a temporary reprieve from investor angst about AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

The post-Mao reforms brought a measure of relief, but the reprieve was always conditional.

From The Wall Street Journal

Pakistan has also overhauled its Supreme Court and made it much weaker, forestalling the possibility of a reprieve for Khan through the courts.

From The Wall Street Journal

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