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Nouns
(n)
reprieve
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respite
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
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(n)
respite
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recess
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break
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time out
a pause from doing something (as work)
“we took a 10-minute break”
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“he took time out to recuperate”
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(n)
suspension
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respite
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reprieve
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hiatus
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abatement
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
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(n)
respite
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rest
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relief
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rest period
a pause for relaxation
“people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests”
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(n)
reprieve
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respite
the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
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Verbs
(v)
reprieve
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respite
postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
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