Reprieve

[Jason Yan]

To delay the punishment of; to suspend the execution
of sentence on; to give a respite to; to respite; as, to reprieve a
criminal for thirty days.

[Mark Zuckerberg]

Hiding in [the ladies room] from your loser [prom date] until you can [tolerate] his not-so-subtle sexual innuendos without kicking him with your four-inch prom heels.

[Mark Zuckerberg]

Cancel or postpone the punishment of (someone, especially someone condemned to death)