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Reprieved vs Pardoned - What's the difference?

reprieved | pardoned | Synonyms |

Reprieved is a synonym of pardoned.


As verbs the difference between reprieved and pardoned

is that reprieved is (reprieve) while pardoned is (pardon).

As an adjective pardoned is

forgiven of wrongdoings.

reprieved

English

Verb

(head)
  • (reprieve)

  • reprieve

    English

    Verb

    (repriev)
  • To cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution.
  • To bring relief to someone.
  • * South
  • Company may reprieve a man from his melancholy, yet it cannot secure him from his conscience.
  • (obsolete) To take back to prison (in lieu of execution).
  • Derived terms

    * reprieval

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The cancellation or postponement of a punishment.
  • A document authorizing such an action.
  • Relief from pain etc., especially temporary.
  • References

    pardoned

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (pardon)
  • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Forgiven of wrongdoings.
  • Synonyms

    * forgiven, reprieved