reprieve

Synonyms: abatement abeyance absolution acquittal alleviation amnesty anchor clearance clemency commute deferment freeing let-up lifeboat lifesaver mitigation palliation pardon postponement release remission respite spring stay suspension truce

Synonyms: abate absolve allay alleviate amnesty excuse forgive grant a stay let go let off let off the hook let off this time let up on mitigate palliate pardon postpone remit respite

Antonyms: accusation blame