reprieve in WordNet English dictionary

1. an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
   suspension  respite  reprieve  hiatus  abatement 
   
2. the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
   reprieve  respite 
   
3. a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
   reprieve 
   
4. a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
   reprieve  respite 
   

1. relieve temporarily
   reprieve 
   
2. postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
   reprieve  respite