Reprieve

Reprieve (N):

Pronunciation: ri-preev

Word Meaning: “Reprieve” as a noun refers to a temporary relief or postponement, especially from something unpleasant or undesirable, such as punishment or harm. It can also denote a cancellation or suspension of a punishment or sentence.

Uses in Sentence:

1. The governor granted a last-minute reprieve to the condemned prisoner.
2. The rain provided a reprieve from the scorching heat.
3. The company’s financial troubles were temporarily eased by a reprieve from creditors.

Synonyms:

1. Respite
2. Relief
3. Suspension
4. Pardon
5. Stay

Antonyms:

1. Continuation
2. Resumption
3. Imposition
4. Execution
5. Prosecution

Word Meaning in Hindi: As a noun, “reprieve” can be translated to Hindi as “ठहराव” (thaharav) or “राहत” (raahat).

Word Uses in Hindi:

1. राज्यपाल ने मृत्युदंड यात्री को अंतिम क्षणों में ठहराव दिया। (The governor granted a last-minute reprieve to the condemned prisoner.)
2. बारिश ने तपती धूप से राहत दी। (The rain provided a reprieve from the scorching heat.)
3. कंपनी की वित्तीय समस्याएँ ऋणदाताओं से राहत मिलने से अस्थायी रूप से कम हो गईं। (The company’s financial troubles were temporarily eased by a reprieve from creditors.)