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reprieve vs prorogue

prorogue vs reprieve

reprieve is a noun but prorogue is not a noun.

reprieve and prorogue both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reprieve Yes No Yes No
prorogue No No Yes No
As verbs, prorogue is a hypernym of reprieve; that is, prorogue is a word with a broader meaning than reprieve:
  • reprieve: postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
  • prorogue: hold back to a later time
Other hypernyms of reprieve include defer, hold over, postpone, put off, put over, remit, set back, shelve, table.
reprieve (noun) prorogue (noun)
the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
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) prorogue (verb)
relieve temporarily adjourn by royal prerogative; without dissolving the legislative body
postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution hold back to a later time
Difference between reprieve and prorogue

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