Hyphenation of reprieve

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word reprieve? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

re-prieve

Definitions of reprieve:

1.
A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
2.
An interruption in the intensity or amount of something
3.
A warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
4.
The act of reprieving
Postponing or remitting punishment
5.
Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
6.
Relieve temporarily

Synonyms of reprieve:

noun respite, relief, ease
noun suspension, respite, hiatus, abatement, interruption, break
noun warrant
noun respite, clemency, mercifulness, mercy
verb respite, postpone, prorogue, hold over, put over, table, shelve, set back, defer, remit, put off
verb rescue, deliver

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