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Meanings of reprieve in English

Portuguese
suspensão
Catalan
suspensió
Spanish
alivio

An interruption in the intensity or amount of something.

suspensão

To stop blaming someone for an offense.

Synonyms
Examples for "suspension"
Examples for "suspension"
1
However, FIFA rules say any suspension vote needs a 75 percent majority.
Reuters
2
FBC News said the suspension was for 30 days with immediate effect.
Radio NZ
3
In Geneva, a U.S. official said enrichment suspension remained the powers' position.
Reuters
4
That agreement led to the suspension of planned nurses' strikes this week.
The Irish Times
5
Binladin did not issue a public statement in response to the suspension.
Reuters
1
However, Buddies does more than simply offer respite care or home help.
The Guardian
2
Before the respite of the dressing room, however, Stoke's problems would mount.
The Guardian
3
There was no respite for a weary looking London stock market yesterday.
The Irish Times
4
I hadn't seen Inspector Jayne yet today and was savoring the respite.
Bloodfever
5
A welcome respite, but still not enough to stop ongoing water restrictions.
Radio NZ
1
K. Michelle is back with a new project after a short hiatus.
Ebony
2
Maybe we can forgive them for this month long hiatus after all.
Wired
3
The last human rights meeting, in May 2008, followed a four-year hiatus.
The Guardian
4
Even during its summer hiatus, Judge Judy re-runs typically outdraw the competition.
News.com.au
5
Boston then got its power play cranked up after a two-game hiatus.
Reuters
1
An hour or more passed; the storm showed no signs of abatement.
The Vanished Messenger
2
The day passed by and there was no abatement of the gale.
Happy Jack, and Other Tales of the Sea
3
There is then an abatement in the symptoms, and recovery is rapid.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot
4
Still, there was no abatement in the storm, but it blew harder.
A Book of English Prose / Part II, Arranged for Secondary and Hi...
5
All through the day the storm continued, and night brought no abatement.
The King's Arrow: A Tale of the United Empire Loyalists
Usage of reprieve in English
1
ABI is working in Europe to convince authorities a reprieve is necessary.
Reuters
2
This seven-day reprieve will result in enemies with lower health and damage.
Wired
3
The archdeacon's power included no more than a single reprieve per year.
Amberville
4
Better than expected US economic data gave markets only a brief reprieve.
The Irish Times
5
Network executives refused then to rule out a possible reprieve for Trump.
Reuters
6
Liverpool struck a compromise deal in the days before Celta's relegation reprieve.
The Guardian
7
As far as he was concerned it was a reprieve of sorts.
Mcgillivray's mistress
8
As a result of vociferous campaigning, Bude has won a temporary reprieve.
The Guardian
9
It has been a good reprieve and timely for just sown crops.
Radio NZ
10
Wednesday's stage brings some reprieve early on, but the Alps are calling.
The South African
11
The application failed; even a reprieve of a few days was denied.
Basil
12
A large one in Dusky Sound yet a reprieve for Wellington apparently.
Radio NZ
13
A welcome reprieve for both the police and the city's soggy residents.
Damaged
14
A tremendous agitation in favour of his reprieve broke out at once.
A Rogue by Compulsion: An Affair of the Secret Service
15
This time, Dru could sense that there would be no last-minute reprieve.
Legends of the dragonrealm, vol ii
16
And I will wish you a reprieve in as large a draught.
The History of the Life of the Late Mr. Jonathan Wild the Great
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Translations for reprieve
Portuguese
suspensão
Reprieve through the time
Reprieve across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Less common
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