Search Result:respite
KK Pronunciation
〔 ˋrєspIt 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ˊrespait,-pit 〕
Overview of noun respite
The noun respite has 5 senses
- reprieve, respite -- (a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort)
- respite, recess, break, time out -- (a pause from doing something (as work); "we took a 10-minute break"; "he took time out to recuperate")
- suspension, respite, reprieve, hiatus, abatement -- (an interruption in the intensity or amount of something)
- respite, rest, relief, rest period -- (a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests")
- reprieve, respite -- (the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment)
Overview of verb respite
The verb respite has 1 sense
- reprieve, respite -- (postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution)