respite
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Definitions
Noun
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
Noun
a pause from doing something (as work); "we took a 10-minute break"; "he took time out to recuperate"
Noun
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
Noun
a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
Noun
the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
Verb
postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
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More General Terms
break
clemency
defer
ease
hold over
intermission
interruption
mercifulness
mercy
pause
postpone
prorogue
put off
put over
relief
remit
set back
shelve
suspension
table