Open English Wordnet

(n)reprieve, respitea (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

(n)respite, recess, break, time outa pause from doing something (as work)“we took a 10-minute break”, “he took time out to recuperate”

(n)suspension, respite, reprieve, hiatus, abatementan interruption in the intensity or amount of something

(n)respite, rest, relief, rest perioda pause for relaxation“people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests”

(n)reprieve, respitethe act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

(v)reprieve, respitepostpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution

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