verb🔗ShareTo cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution."The prisoner was reprieved just hours before his execution when new evidence proved his innocence. "governmentlawpoliticsactionstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo bring relief to someone."The sudden rain reprieved the parched garden, giving the thirsty plants a much-needed drink. "aidrightgovernmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo take back to prison (in lieu of execution)."The judge reprieved the prisoner, taking him back to jail instead of carrying out the death penalty. "governmentlawpolicestateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
