respite

[US]/ˈrespaɪt/
[UK]/ˈrespɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant; a postponement of an obligation or punishment

Phrases & Collocations

a momentary respite

a temporary respite

much-needed respite

provide respite

a brief respite

Example Sentences

a welcome respite from work

grand a respite to a condemned man

a brief respite from one's work

a welcome respite from hard work.

The director gave the cast a short respite before the next scene.

the refugee encampments will provide some respite from the suffering.

the execution was only respited a few months.

some poor criminal … from the gibbet or the wheel, respited for a day.

The tablets brought temporary respite from the excruciating pain.

The judge granted the condemned man a respite to enable his attorneys to file an appeal.

the time of respite now being overpast, the king demanded surrender.

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