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Meaning of respite
A short period of rest or relief from a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Etymology of respite
The word "respite" originated from Old French "respite", which is derived from "respit", the past participle of "respirer", meaning "to breathe again", and is also related to the Latin word "respirare", meaning "to breathe again" or "to rest"
Historically, the word has been used since the 14th century to describe a temporary reprieve or pause from a difficult situation
Synonyms
reprieve
pause
break
recess
interval
interlude
hiatus
lull
cessation
stoppage
halt
stay
postponement
deferment
delay
moratorium
suspension
abeyance
remission
relief
alleviation
mitigation
solace
comfort
consolation
repose
rest
relaxation
breathing space
time out
timeout
Definitions
- A short period of rest or relief from a difficult or unpleasant situation
- * A pause or interval in a continuity, especially one that provides a temporary relief
Usage Examples
- The workers were given a short respite from their labor to eat lunch and rest
- * The calm weather provided a welcome respite from the storms that had been raging for days
- * The patient was granted a temporary respite from her chemotherapy treatments to recover from an infection