respite

/ɹˈɛspa‍ɪt/

/ˈɹɛspɪt/

Respite

a pause from doing something (as work)

synonyms : break

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

synonyms : reprieve

an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

synonyms : abatement

the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

synonyms : reprieve

a pause for relaxation

synonyms : relief

to respite

MAIN VERB

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

synonyms : reprieve

Examples

1. The holidays offered no respite.

2. Mattoon's mad anesthetist apparently took a respite from his maniacal forays Thursday night.

3. Still, this offered only limited respite.

4. So, I just wanted a respite.