verb (past tense and past participle of 'reprieve') as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

sentenced, imprison, punish

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Example Sentences

Example:After a careful evaluation, the judge sentenced the prisoner to death.

Definition:To declare to have committed a crime and determine the punishment.

From sentenced

Example:The convict was imprisoned without reprieve for six months for a minor offense.

Definition:To confine a person in prison, especially as punishment.

From imprison

Example:He was punished and faced execution but was reprieved at the last minute.

Definition:To impose a penalty on (someone) for a fault, crime, or offense.

From punish