subsidence vs reprieve
reprieve vs subsidencesubsidence and reprieve both are nouns.
subsidence is not a verb while reprieve is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| subsidence | Yes | No | No | No |
| reprieve | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
reprieve is a hypernym of
subsidence; that is, reprieve is a
word with a broader meaning than subsidence:
- subsidence: an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease)
- reprieve: an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
| subsidence (noun) | reprieve (noun) |
|---|---|
| a gradual sinking to a lower level | the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment |
| the sudden collapse of something into a hollow beneath it | a warrant granting postponement (usually to postpone the execution of the death sentence) |
| an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease) | an interruption in the intensity or amount of something |
| a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort |
| subsidence (verb) | reprieve (verb) |
|---|---|
| relieve temporarily | |
| postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution |
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