respite vs reprieve

respite and reprieve both are nouns.

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

As nouns, respite and reprieve are synonyms defined as:

respite and reprieve: the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

As nouns, respite and reprieve are synonyms defined as:

respite and reprieve: an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

Other synonyms of respite include abatement, hiatus, suspension.

As nouns, respite and reprieve are synonyms defined as:

As verbs, respite and reprieve are synonyms defined as:

respite and reprieve: postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution

respite (noun)	reprieve (noun)
a pause from doing something (as work)	the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
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	an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort	a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
a pause for relaxation

respite (verb)	reprieve (verb)
postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution	relieve temporarily
	postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution