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respite::noun | Spocien Dictionary

respite

/'rɛspɪt/

an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

Type	Words
Synonyms	abatement, hiatus, reprieve, suspension
Type of	interruption, break
Has types	defervescence, subsidence, remittal, remission

respite::noun | Spocien Dictionary

respite

/'rɛspɪt/

a pause from doing something (as work)

Type	Words
Synonyms	break, recess, time out
Type of	pause
Has types	spring break

respite::verb | Spocien Dictionary

respite

/'rɛspɪt/

postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution

Type	Words
Synonyms	reprieve
Type of	set back, prorogue, put off, put over, remit, shelve, table, defer, hold over, postpone

respite::noun | Spocien Dictionary

respite

/'rɛspɪt/

a pause for relaxation

Type	Words
Synonyms	relief, rest, rest period
Type of	pause, break, intermission, interruption, suspension
Has types	breathing place, breathing spell, breathing time, breath, breathing space, breather

respite::noun | Spocien Dictionary

respite

/'rɛspɪt/

the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

Type	Words
Synonyms	reprieve
Type of	mercifulness, clemency, mercy

respite::noun | Spocien Dictionary

respite

/'rɛspɪt/

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

Type	Words
Synonyms	reprieve
Type of	ease, relief