respite | English to English Dictionary

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respite

('r/E/sp/I/t )

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort(noun.state)

Synonym:
reprieve

source: wordnet30
a pause from doing something (as work)(noun.act)

Synonym:
break, recess, time out

source: wordnet30
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something(noun.event)

Synonym:
abatement, hiatus, reprieve, suspension

source: wordnet30
a pause for relaxation(noun.time)

Synonym:
relief, rest, rest period

source: wordnet30
the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment(noun.act)

source: wordnet30
A putting off of that which was appointed; a postponement or delay.(noun)

source: webster1913

postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution(verb.stative)

source: wordnet30
To give or grant a respite to.(verb)

source: webster1913

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