⏳reprieve

Meaning

A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.

Example Sentences

The prisoner was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.

Example Expressions

temporary reprieve

Synonyms

respite, pardon, delay, relief, postponement

Antonyms

continuation, punishment, sentence

Collocations

grant reprieve, temporary reprieve, reprieve from death, reprieve order