Respites Synonyms and Antonyms

A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. reprieves
  2. graces
A pause from doing something (as work)
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. rests
  2. recesses
  3. breaks
  4. truces
  5. lulls
  6. pauses
  7. breathers
  8. reprieves
  9. suspensions
  10. releases
  11. interregna
  12. cessations
  13. immunities
  14. discharges
  15. pardons
  16. intermissions
  17. hiatuses
  18. deferments
  19. stops
  20. halts
  21. delays
  22. remissions
  23. adjournments
  24. interruptions
  25. deliverances
  26. acquittals
  27. intervals
  28. postponements
  29. commutations
  30. reliefs
Antonyms:
  1. continuations
  2. penalties
  3. condemnations
  4. punishments
An interruption in the intensity or amount of something
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. hiatuses
  2. reprieves
  3. abatements
  4. suspensions
The act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. reprieves
A usually short period of rest or relief.
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. pauses