respite
[ res-pit ]
/ ˈrɛs pɪt /
noun
a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief: to toil without respite.
temporary suspension of the execution of a person condemned to death; reprieve.
verb (used with object), res·pit·ed, res·pit·ing.
to relieve temporarily, especially from anything distressing or trying; give an interval of relief from.
to grant delay in the carrying out of (a punishment, obligation, etc.).
SYNONYMS FOR respite
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Origin of respite
OTHER WORDS FROM respite
un·res·pit·ed, adjectiveWords nearby respite
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British Dictionary definitions for respite
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 of respite
respiteless, adjectiveWord Origin for respite
C13: from Old French respit, from Latin respectus a looking back; see respect
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