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- pronunciation:
- rih
priv
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
reprieves, reprieving, reprieved |
| definition: |
to release (someone) temporarily or permanently from planned or impending punishment, pain, or difficulty.
He was to be executed the next morning but received a reprieve when new evidence was uncovered.- similar words:
- pardon, respite
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| related words: |
absolve, acquit, amnesty, forgive, spare |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a temporary or permanent release from planned punishment.
- similar words:
- amnesty, pardon, respite
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| definition 2: |
a document ordering such a release.
- similar words:
- pardon
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| definition 3: |
a temporary exemption, as from pain or difficulty.
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| related words: |
absolution, discharge, excuse, grace |
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| derivation: |
repriever (n.) |
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