respite
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.
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.).
Origin of respite
1Other words for respite
Other words from respite
- un·res·pit·ed, adjective
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How to use respite in a sentence
I struggle with the same financial and mental challenges as non-autistics, and the suffering we are all enduring is far too steep a price to pay for a temporary respite from my acting gig as a neurotypical person.
I’m autistic. I’m hoping I can wear a mask for the rest of my life. | Christine M. Condo | February 2, 2021 | Washington PostSports have prevailed, however, and despite some jarring changes, the major sports leagues have managed to provide a respite from the news and keep fans cheering, even if they have to do so remotely.
Backyard party essentials: Outdoor Super Bowl party ideas for 2021 | PopSci Commerce Team | January 30, 2021 | Popular-ScienceFor the winter break, Barber’s assignments include taking a respite from technology, spending time with family, eating good food, reading a book for fun, getting outside and performing a random act of kindness.
Partly hidden by isolation, many of the nation’s schoolchildren struggle with mental health | Donna St. George, Valerie Strauss | January 21, 2021 | Washington PostHeads quickly turned to the right-wing Twitter alternative Parler—which seemed to be a logical place of respite for the digitally de-throned president.
Why Twitter bans alone are not enough to stop the alt-right | Bronwyn Carlson | January 20, 2021 | QuartzFrom prelift power breakfasts to apres-ski steaks in an Old West saloon, here’s where to eat when you’re not on the slopesSun Valley, Idaho, has been a favorite adventure getaway and celebrity respite for almost a century.
Scientific observation, rather than being a place of respite from fear, itself has become something else to rail against.
Did One Liberian Prostitute Give Ebola to Eight Soldiers? | Kent Sepkowitz | October 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Michigan waiver benefits include, besides the staff at home, respite care and environmental adaptations.
The Mommy Blogger Who Tried to Kill Her Autistic Daughter Talks to Dr. Phil | Elizabeth Picciuto | October 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThere is no respite from the destruction as I drive into the UNRWA compound.
He admits that drugs may have saved his life early on because they offered respite from the sadness.
Jimmy Fallon's uncontainable glee is a welcome respite from late night's usual smarm and snark, but that's Fallon's thing.
Seth Meyers Gets Off to a Rocky Start on 'Late Night' | Kevin Fallon | February 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOn the whole,91 it may be seriously doubted whether the respite extended beyond a couple of months, or even six weeks.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonHe had a moment's respite now, for Fortunio stung—though lightly was not likely to come again until he had others to support him.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael SabatiniUnder Gordian and Philip a respite was again granted to the persecuted church.
The Catacombs of Rome | William Henry WithrowI never slept, except by day, when exhausted nature at length claimed some respite.
Confessions of a Thug | Philip Meadows TaylorWe can also understand the eagerness with which the Roman welcomed a respite from civic and social duties.
The Private Life of the Romans | Harold Whetstone Johnston
British Dictionary definitions for respite
/ (ˈrɛspɪt, -paɪt) /
a pause from exertion; interval of rest
a temporary delay
a temporary stay of execution; reprieve
(tr) to grant a respite to; reprieve
Origin of respite
1Derived forms of respite
- respiteless, adjective
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