REPRIEVED
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Reprieved.
Reprieved - as a noun
An interruption in the intensity or amount of something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abatement13hiatus9respite9suspension12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
break11interruption14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
Reprieved - as a verb
Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
respite9Relieve temporarily
Example Sentences
"The prisoner was reprieved from his death sentence."
"The team's victory in the last minute of the match reprieved them from an embarrassing defeat."
"The reprieved students successfully appealed their expulsion from the school."
"The reprieved workers were relieved to learn that their jobs were saved."
"The reprieved puppy wagged its tail happily after narrowly escaping being put down."
Word Game Points
Is REPRIEVED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reprieved is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REPRIEVED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is REPRIEVED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reprieved is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREPRIEVED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is REPRIEVED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reprieved is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREPRIEVED has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
