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reprieve vs defervescence

defervescence vs reprieve

reprieve and defervescence both are nouns.

reprieve is a verb but defervescence is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reprieve Yes No Yes No
defervescence Yes No No No
As nouns, defervescence is a hyponym of reprieve; that is, defervescence is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reprieve:
  • reprieve: an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
  • defervescence: abatement of a fever as indicated by a reduction in body temperature
Other hyponyms of reprieve include remission, remittal, subsidence.
reprieve (noun) defervescence (noun)
the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment abatement of a fever as indicated by a reduction in body temperature
a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
reprieve (verb) defervescence (verb)
relieve temporarily
postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
Difference between reprieve and defervescence

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