Respite — synonyms, definition

1. respite (Noun)

abatement break cessation decrease delay discontinuity doze hiatus intermission interruption interval lapse lull nap pause postponement receding recess recession regression • • •

respite (Noun) — A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort.

respite (Noun) — A pause from doing something (as work). ex. "we took a 10-minute respite"

respite (Noun) — An interruption in the intensity or amount of something.

respite (Noun) — A pause for relaxation. ex. "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short respites"

respite (Noun) — (law) the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment.

break clemency ease intermission interruption mercifulness mercy pause relief suspension breath breather breathing place breathing space breathing spell breathing time defervescence remission remittal spring break subsidence

2. respite (Verb)

alleviate continue extend postpone put off relieve remit reprieve stay suspend

respite (Verb) — Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution.

defer hold over postpone prorogue put off put over remit set back shelve table