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Present participle for to relieve of blame or responsibility
“The Governor-General has decided not to pardon or reprieve the accused.”
Present participle for to cancel or postpone the punishment of someone, especially an execution
“The Judge may, out of favor, reprieve him for a while.”
Present participle for to bring or provide relief to someone from a burden
“It may reprieve a man from his melancholy, yet it cannot secure him from his conscience.”
Present participle for to avoid, lessen, or guard against
Present participle for to delay or postpone
Present participle for to feel sorrow for the misfortunes of
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