Words Starting With "R"
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Reprieve
A temporary suspension or delay of a punishment or execution, often granted as a mercy or to allow for further consideration.
Reprieved
Saved or preserved from a penalty or punishment, typically by intervention or rescue; saved from an unpleasant or difficult situation.
Reprieves
Reprieves refers to the act of temporarily stopping or delaying a punishment, penalty, or sentence. It is a temporary suspension or postponement of a punishment or a stay of execution, with the possibility of resuming it in the future.<br><br>Example: "The judge granted the convicted man a reprieve, giving him more time to appeal his sentence."
Reprimand
To scold or criticize severely, often in order to punish or correct someone for their misbehavior or wrongdoing.
Reprimanded
To scold or criticize someone severely, often in a formal or official setting, usually for a mistake or wrongdoing.
Reprimanding
To reprimand someone means to criticize or scold them firmly but politely, often as a warning or correction for their behavior or actions. It can also refer to the act of formally criticizing or reprimanding someone for misconduct or misbehavior.
Reprimands
Verb: to criticize severely or bitterly, especially for a mistake or wrong behavior.<br><br>Example: The teacher reprimanded the student for not doing his homework.<br><br>Noun: a stern or severe criticism or rebuke.<br><br>Example: The teacher's harsh reprimands motivated the student to work harder.
Reprinted
Published again, especially of a book that had previously been printed and was out of stock.
Reprinting
The word "reprinting" refers to the act of reproducing or publishing a published work again, such as a book, article, or brochure, often after the original edition has become rare, out of print, or no longer available. It can also refer to a new edition of a work that is updated or revised, but still containing the original content.<br><br>In a broader sense, reprinting can also refer to copying or duplicating a series of documents, images, or other printed materials, such as flyers, brochures, or photographs.<br><br>In digital contexts, reprinting often means re-digitizing or republishing a previously published digital work, such as an e-book or online article, in a new format or medium.
Reprints
Reprints refer to multiple copies of a document, publication, or image that is re-produced or re-published, often with or without changes, for the purpose of distribution, resale, or storage.
Reprioritisation
The act of changing or shifting the priority of something, typically in response to new information, changing circumstances, or an update in goals. It involves re-evaluating and re-ordering priorities to achieve or accommodate new objectives or tasks.<br><br>Example: "The company underwent reprioritisation of its resources after the global pandemic, shifting focus from production to emergency response and customer support."
Reprioritise
To change or reorder the priorities of something, especially a list of tasks or activities, to give greater importance to certain items or tasks.
Reprioritization
The term "reprioritization" refers to the process of reordering or rearranging priorities, especially in a situation where circumstances, needs, or objectives have changed. It involves reassessing what is most important, critical, or urgent and changing the order of priorities accordingly to ensure that the most important tasks or goals are being addressed first.
Reprioritize
To give a new order of priority to something, typically so that more important things come first.
Reprisal
A reprisal is a retort or retaliation, often in a fierce or revengeful manner. It can refer to a repayment or punishment in return for a wrong or injury suffered. For example, a country might take reprisal actions against another country that has perpetrated aggression or hostility.<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> The country issued a reprisal attack against the intruding troops.<br> The company was involved in a reprisal lawsuit over the breach of contract.<br><br>Synonyms: revenge, retaliation, retribution, retaliation, payback.<br><br>Antonyms: forgiveness, mercy, pardon.
Reprise
Reprise refers to a repetition or recall of someone or something, especially an actor coming back to the stage role. Alternatively, it can be used to describe a restatement or re-creation of an earlier situation or effort, especially with the intention of improving upon it.
Reprised
Retrieved or taken up again, especially something (such as a topic or a skill) that had been abandoned or forgotten.<br><br>Example: She reprised her old hobby of painting after her retirement.
Reprises
To start something again, as if it had not been done before; to repeat or revive something, such as a performance or a policy.
Reprising
To repeat or do something again, especially after having done it before, often in a way that emphasizes its importance or to make a point more clearly.
Reprivatisation
Reprivatization refers to the process of reverting or returning an asset, company, or industry that was previously privatized (i.e., taken over by private ownership or management) back to public ownership or control, often through government intervention or regulation. It can involve a range of alternatives, from merger or acquisition of the privatized entity by a state-owned corporation to nationalization or restitution by the government, often with the aim of resolving problems or defects in the privatization process.
Reprivatised
Renationalized and reprivatized: <br><br>Renationalized refers to the process of a state or government taking control of a private enterprise or industry that was previously privatized.<br><br>Reprivatized refers to the process of a private enterprise or industry being sold or transferred back to private ownership after previously being nationalized or owned by the government.
Reprivatization
Reprivatization refers to the process of taking a publicly owned or nationalized industry, asset, or service and returning it to private ownership. This can involve selling shares or stock to investors, stakeholders, or the public, thus reversing the process of nationalization or state ownership that occurred earlier.<br><br>Reprivatization can occur for various reasons, including:<br><br>1. Economic efficiency: Private enterprise is often seen as more efficient and innovative than state-owned entities.<br>2. Financial constraints: Governments may struggle to fund public enterprises, and reprivatization can help alleviate financial burdens.<br>3. Competition: Reprivatization can increase competition in a market, leading to better services and lower prices for consumers.<br>4. Political change: A change in government or administration may result in a shift away from state ownership.<br><br>Examples of reprivatization include:<br><br> The sale of publicly owned utilities, such as electricity or water companies<br> The privatization of transportation services, like rail or bus companies<br> The sale of state-owned industries, such as telecommunications or banking<br> The transfer of publicly owned real estate or housing stock<br><br>Reprivatization can have both positive and negative effects, depending on the specific context and implementation. It can lead to increased efficiency and competition, but it can also result in job losses, reduced public services, and higher costs for consumers.
Reprivatized
Reprivatized refers to the process of privatizing something that was previously privatized, and then nationalized or publicly owned again. It involves the return of a company or industry that was previously sold to private ownership back to public ownership, often due to financial difficulties, lack of profitability, or strategic reasons.
Repro
Reproduce or replicated something exactly as it was originally made or done. <br><br>Example: The engineer tried to repro the designer's concept as closely as possible to meet the project's objectives.
Reproach
The word "reproach" refers to a strong expression of disapproval or criticism, often in a formal or serious tone. It can also mean a sense of regret or remorse for one's actions.<br><br>Example: "She received reproach from her parents for not studying hard enough."
Reproached
To reprove or reproach someone means to express strong disapproval or criticism of their behavior or actions, often in a public or formal manner.
Reproaches
Verbal or written expressions of disapproval, criticism, or blame.<br><br>Example: "She received reproaches from her parents for coming home late."
Reproachfully
Used to express disapproval or censure, often accompanied by a sense of disappointment or reprimand. It describes a tone or manner that is stern, reprimanding, or accusatory, often implying that someone has done something unacceptable or wrong.
Reproaching
To reproach someone means to criticize or scold them for a fault or mistake they have made. It can also involved expressing disapproval or disappointment at something someone has done.
Reprobacy
Reprobacy refers to the state or quality of being reprehensible or deserving of moral disapproval. It can also describe the act of refusing to accept the teachings or rules of a moral system or authority, often with a sense of defiance or rebellion.<br><br>In a more colloquial sense, reprobacy can imply a general air of guilt, shame, or disrepute surrounding an individual or their actions.<br><br>The word is often associated with a sense of moral or social reprehension, implying that someone or something is reprehensible or objectionable.
Reprobance
Reprobance (noun) refers to a serious blame or reproach, especially before a higher authority, often used to mean a formal condemnation, censure, or reprimand of someone's behavior.
Reprobate
A person who has turned away from moral or virtuous behavior, often as a result of continually making poor choices. Can also refer to something or someone deemed unworthy or unrespectable.<br><br>Example: "He has become a reprobate and now lives on the streets, drinking heavily and stealing from others."
Reprobated
Considered useless or worthless, Characterized by or showing a thorough rejection or condemnation of conventional standards of behavior or morality, often resulting in social exclusion or penalties.