Respite meaning

What does “respite” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“respite” is a noun and verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort.

respite

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
Synonymsreprieve
a pause from doing something (as work)
“we took a 10-minute break”
“he took time out to recuperate”
Synonymsrecess break time out
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
Synonymssuspension reprieve hiatus abatement
a pause for relaxation
“people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests”
Synonymsrest relief rest period
the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
Synonymsreprieve

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

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University