eng: reprieve

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Meaning
means	(noun) a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort reprieve, respite
means	(noun) an interruption in the intensity or amount of something suspension, reprieve, respite, hiatus, abatement
means	(noun) a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence) reprieve
means	(noun) the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment respite, reprieve
means	(verb) postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution respite, reprieve
means	(verb) relieve temporarily reprieve