reprieve

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of reprieve with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

reprieve

(verb)

Meaning

to delay or cancel a punishment

Example

"The judge granted a reprieve to the convicted felon, allowing him more time to appeal."

Synonyms

pardonsuspension

Antonyms

punishmentsentence