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Detailed Synonyms for respite in English

respite:

respite [the ~] noun

  1. the respite
    the respite; the delay; the reprive
  2. the respite
    the postponement; the suspension; the delay; the respite
  3. the respite
    the respite; the time for reflection
  4. the respite
    – a pause from doing something (as work) 1
    the break; the recess; the respite; the time out
    – a pause from doing something (as work) 1
    • break [the ~] noun
      • we took a 10-minute break1
    • recess [the ~] noun
    • respite [the ~] noun
    • time out [the ~] noun
      • he took time out to recuperate1
  5. the respite
    – the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment 1
    the respite; the reprieve
    – the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment 1
  6. the respite
    – an interruption in the intensity or amount of something 1
    the suspension; the abatement; the hiatus; the respite; the reprieve
    – an interruption in the intensity or amount of something 1
  7. the respite
    – a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort 1
    the respite; the reprieve
    – a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort 1
  8. the respite
    – a pause for relaxation 1
    the relief; the rest; the respite; the rest period
    – a pause for relaxation 1

respite verb

  1. respite
    – postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution 1
    respite; reprieve
    – postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution 1

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Related Definitions for "respite":

  1. a pause from doing something (as work)1
  2. the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment1
  3. an interruption in the intensity or amount of something1
  4. a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort1
  5. a pause for relaxation1
  6. postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution1

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