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Definition of Respite
1. Verb. Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution.
Exact synonyms: Reprieve
Generic synonyms: Defer, Hold Over, Postpone, Prorogue, Put Off, Put Over, Remit, Set Back, Shelve, Table
Derivative terms: Reprieve, Reprieve
Generic synonyms: Defer, Hold Over, Postpone, Prorogue, Put Off, Put Over, Remit, Set Back, Shelve, Table
Derivative terms: Reprieve, Reprieve
2. Noun. A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort.
3. Noun. A pause from doing something (as work). "He took time out to recuperate"
Exact synonyms: Break, Recess, Time Out
Generic synonyms: Pause
Specialized synonyms: Spring Break
Derivative terms: Break, Recess
Generic synonyms: Pause
Specialized synonyms: Spring Break
Derivative terms: Break, Recess
4. Noun. An interruption in the intensity or amount of something.
Exact synonyms: Abatement, Hiatus, Reprieve, Suspension
Generic synonyms: Break, Interruption
Specialized synonyms: Defervescence, Remission, Remittal, Subsidence
Derivative terms: Abate, Suspend
Generic synonyms: Break, Interruption
Specialized synonyms: Defervescence, Remission, Remittal, Subsidence
Derivative terms: Abate, Suspend
5. Noun. A pause for relaxation. "People actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
Exact synonyms: Relief, Rest, Rest Period
Generic synonyms: Break, Intermission, Interruption, Pause, Suspension
Specialized synonyms: Breath, Breather, Breathing Place, Breathing Space, Breathing Spell, Breathing Time
Derivative terms: Rest, Rest
Generic synonyms: Break, Intermission, Interruption, Pause, Suspension
Specialized synonyms: Breath, Breather, Breathing Place, Breathing Space, Breathing Spell, Breathing Time
Derivative terms: Rest, Rest
6. Noun. The act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment.
Exact synonyms: Reprieve
Generic synonyms: Clemency, Mercifulness, Mercy
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Derivative terms: Reprieve
Generic synonyms: Clemency, Mercifulness, Mercy
Category relationships: Jurisprudence, Law
Derivative terms: Reprieve
Definition of Respite
1. n. A putting off of that which was appointed; a postponement or delay.
2. v. t. To give or grant a respite to.
Definition of Respite
1. Noun. A brief interval of rest or relief. ¹
2. Noun. (legal) A reprieve, especially from a sentence of death. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To delay or postpone. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Respite
1. to relieve temporarily [v -SPITED, -SPITING, -SPITES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Respite
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