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respite
[ res-pit ]
noun
- a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief:
to toil without respite.
Synonyms: , ,
- temporary suspension of the execution of a person condemned to death; reprieve.
Synonyms: ,
verb (used with object)
- to relieve temporarily, especially from anything distressing or trying; give an interval of relief from.
Synonyms:
- to grant delay in the carrying out of (a punishment, obligation, etc.).
Synonyms: ,
respite
/ ˈrɛspɪt; -paɪt /
noun
- a pause from exertion; interval of rest
- a temporary delay
- a temporary stay of execution; reprieve
verb
- tr to grant a respite to; reprieve
Derived Forms
- ˈ辱ٱ, adjective
Other Word Forms
- ܲ·p· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of respite1
Word History and Origins
Origin of respite1
Example Sentences
For now, there is no answer, and no respite.
We found respite at the tiki bar that’s hidden toward the back of the 12 Peaks VIP area, next to the Menotti coffee stand.
Half-time came as welcome respite for the beleaguered Warriors, but Leinster kept their foot on the throat, Ringrose bursting through the midfield to score.
I longed, for instance, for a brief respite from cinematic worlds at Epic Universe.
"While this offered a short respite, assertions that there is now enough food to feed all Palestinians in Gaza are far from the reality on the ground, and commodities are running extremely low."
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