reprieve

abatement absolution amnesty clemency deferment pardon postponement remission respite suspension truce

abeyance acquittal alleviation anchor clearance commute freeing lifeboat lifesaver mitigation palliation release spring stay

letup

continuation

abate absolve allay alleviate amnesty excuse forgive mitigate palliate pardon postpone remit respite

grant a stay let go let off let off the hook let off this time let up on

accuse aggravate blame charge condemn forward hold increase intensify magnify punish worsen

accusation