respite
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respite Definition
(n)
a
(
temporary
)
relief
from
harm
or
discomfort
(n)
a
pause
from
doing
something
(
as
work
); "
we
took
a
10
-
minute
break
"; "
he
took
time
out
to
recuperate
"
(n)
an
interruption
in
the
intensity
or
amount
of
something
(n)
a
pause
for
relaxation
; "
people
actually
accomplish
more
when
they
take
time
for
short
rests
"
(n)
the
act
of
reprieving
;
postponing
or
remitting
punishment
(v)
postpone
the
punishment
of
a
convicted
criminal
,
such
as
an
execution
respite Synonyms
abatement
break
hiatus
recess
relief
reprieve
respite
rest
rest period
suspension
time out
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