1. (

• reprieve ,
• respite

) a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort ;

2. (

• suspension ,
• respite ,
• reprieve ,
• hiatus ,
• abatement ,

) an interruption in the intensity or amount of something ;

3. (

• reprieve

) a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence) ;

4. (

• reprieve ,
• respite ,

) the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment ;

1. (

• reprieve ,
• respite ,

) postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution ;

2. (

• reprieve

) relieve temporarily ;