Respite

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛspɪt/

Respite (noun)

  1. A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
  2. A delay in carrying out a punishment, especially a death sentence.

Examples

  • The workers took a respite from their tasks.
  • She found a brief respite in the quiet garden.

Common collocations: brief respite, enjoy a respite, welcome respite, grant a respite, seek respite

Synonyms of Respite

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Respite

  • — when referring to an ongoing process without pause
  • — when referring to ongoing effort without rest