respite

noun
UK: /ˈrespɪt/
US: /ˈrespɪt/

  1. A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

    1. We took a respite from work.
    2. The weekend offered a welcome respite from the stresses of city life, allowing us to recharge.

  2. A delay or postponement.

    1. They got a respite from the debt.
    2. The judge granted a temporary respite from the eviction order, giving the family time to find new housing.

Synonyms

break rest relief pause interval delay reprieve stay
respite transitive-verb

  1. To postpone a punishment.

    1. The execution was respited.
    2. The governor decided to respite the prisoner's sentence due to new evidence presented in the case.

  2. To give somebody a break or a rest.

    1. This job respites me from boredom.
    2. The short vacation respited the team from the pressures of the demanding project, boosting morale.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "respite" in English means: A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant., A delay or postponement..

The phonetic transcription of "respite" is /ˈrespɪt/ in British English and /ˈrespɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "respite": break, rest, relief, pause, interval, delay, reprieve, stay.

Example usage of "respite": "We took a respite from work.". More examples on the page.