Word
Reprieve
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
re-prieve
Definition
- v. t. - To delay the punishment of; to suspend the execution
of sentence on; to give a respite to; to respite; as, to reprieve a
criminal for thirty days.
- v. t. - To relieve for a time, or temporarily.
- n. - A temporary suspension of the execution of a sentence,
especially of a sentence of death.
- n. - Interval of ease or relief; respite.
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