reprieve vs warrant

warrant vs reprieve

reprieve and warrant both are nouns.

reprieve and warrant both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reprieve	Yes	No	Yes	No
warrant	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, warrant is a hypernym of reprieve; that is, warrant is a word with a broader meaning than reprieve:

reprieve: a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)
warrant: a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts

reprieve (noun)	warrant (noun)
the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment	a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence)	a written assurance that some product or service will be provided or will meet certain specifications
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something	formal and explicit approval
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort	a type of security issued by a corporation (usually together with a bond or preferred stock) that gives the holder the right to purchase a certain amount of common stock at a stated price

reprieve (verb)	warrant (verb)
relieve temporarily	provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)
postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution	stand behind and guarantee the quality, accuracy, or condition of

Difference between reprieve and warrant

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