reprieved

reprieve[ ri'pri:v ]

• n.
  • a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

    同义词：respite

  • an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

    同义词：suspensionrespitehiatusabatement

  • a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
  • the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

    同义词：respite

• v.
  • postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution

    同义词：respite

  • relieve temporarily