ALL meanings of respite
res·pite
R r - noun respite a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief: to toil without respite. 1
- noun respite temporary suspension of the execution of a person condemned to death; reprieve. 1
- verb with object respite to relieve temporarily, especially from anything distressing or trying; give an interval of relief from. 1
- verb with object respite to grant delay in the carrying out of (a punishment, obligation, etc.). 1
- noun respite temporary relief 1
- noun respite pause, break 1
- noun respite temporary delay 1
- singular noun respite A respite is a short period of rest from something unpleasant. 0
- singular noun respite A respite is a short delay before a very unpleasant or difficult situation which may or may not take place. 0
- noun respite a pause from exertion; interval of rest 0
- noun respite a temporary delay 0
- noun respite a temporary stay of execution; reprieve 0
- verb respite to grant a respite to; reprieve 0
- noun respite a delay or postponement; esp., postponement of the carrying out of a death sentence; reprieve 0
- noun respite an interval of temporary relief or rest, as from pain, work, duty, etc.; lull 0
- verb transitive respite to give a respite to 0