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respite in WordNet English dictionary

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