| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| reprieve | (noun) the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment | Synonyms: respite |
| (noun) a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence) | - | |
| (noun) an interruption in the intensity or amount of something | Synonyms: abatement, hiatus, respite, suspension | |
| (noun) a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort | Synonyms: respite | |
| sieve | (noun) a strainer for separating lumps from powdered material or grading particles | Synonyms: screen |