reprieve
/rɪ'priv/
nounverb
8 letters2 syllables13 points in Scrabble®15 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS6
NOUN
1
An interruption in the intensity or amount of something.
2
The act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment.
3
A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort.
4
VERBA warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence).
1
Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution.
2
Relieve temporarily.
WORD FORMS
Starts withR
Ends withE
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®13 points
Words With Friends®15 points
Double word26 points
Triple word39 points
GOOD TO KNOW
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Starts & ends withR … E
Syllablesre · prieve
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