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respite

/'rɛspɪt/

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noun
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
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abatement hiatus reprieve suspension

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interruption break
noun
a pause from doing something (as work)
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break recess time out

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

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set back prorogue put off put over remit shelve table defer hold over postpone
noun
a pause for relaxation
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relief rest rest period

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pause break intermission interruption suspension
noun
the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
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reprieve

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mercifulness clemency mercy
noun
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
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reprieve

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ease relief

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