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reprieving (0 synonym found)
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Definition of reprieving:
(v) :
(transitive) To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.
(n) :
The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
(v) :
(transitive) To bring relief to someone.
(n) :
Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.
(v) :
(transitive) To abandon or postpone plans to close, withdraw or abolish (something).
(n) :
A cancellation or postponement of a proposed event undesired by many.
Definition of reprieving:
(v) :
(transitive) To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.
(n) :
The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
(v) :
(transitive) To bring relief to someone.
(n) :
Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.
(v) :
(transitive) To abandon or postpone plans to close, withdraw or abolish (something).
(n) :
A cancellation or postponement of a proposed event undesired by many.
A make the world a better place giveback project.
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