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