Occasional reprieve Synonyms

Definitions for Occasional


  • (adjective) lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
  • (adjective) not often occurring or repeated
  • (adjective) occurring from time to time

Definitions for Reprieve


  • (verb) postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
  • (noun) the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
  • (noun) a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)