Respite Synonyms and Antonyms

rĕspĭt
Temporary immunity from penalties
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. reprieve
  2. grace
Pause, suspension in activity
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. rest
  2. relief
  3. rest period
Antonyms:
  1. continuation
Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. reprieve
A usually short period of rest or relief.
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. pause

Words Related to Respite

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Respite Sentence Examples

  • A respite was thus given and something was done to improve the army.

  • The land prospered rapidly during this respite from the horrors of war.

  • The respite, however, was short.

  • Allied soldiers enjoy a brief respite from the war.

  • The risk was not taken, and the short respite gave time to close the doors in the face of the invader.

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