respite - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a pause from doing something (as work)

Synonyms

• break
• recess
• respite
• time out

More generic

• pause

More specific

• spring break

Noun

the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

Synonyms

• reprieve
• respite

More generic

• clemency
• mercifulness
• mercy

Noun

an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

Synonyms

• abatement
• hiatus
• reprieve
• respite
• suspension

More generic

• break
• interruption

More specific

• defervescence
• remission
• remittal
• subsidence

Noun

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

Synonyms

• reprieve
• respite

More generic

• ease
• relief

Noun

a pause for relaxation

Synonyms

• relief
• respite
• rest
• rest period

More generic

• break
• intermission
• interruption
• pause
• suspension

More specific

• breath
• breather
• breathing place
• breathing space
• breathing spell
• breathing time

Verb

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

Synonyms

• reprieve
• respite

More generic

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

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