reprieve
13 points
English
8 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #25,521
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
verb
relieve temporarily
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɹiːpɹˈiːv/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural reprieves
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the act of reprieving
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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