REPRIEVING

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Scrabble letter values: R₁E₁P₃R₁I₁E₁V₄I₁N₁G₂ = 16

Definition

REPRIEVING is the present participle of REPRIEVE.

verb REPRIEVE: postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution.

Synonyms of REPRIEVE: respite