respite
- noun (n)
Meaning: pause, suspension in activity
Synonyms:
acquittal
adjournment
break
breath
breather
breathing space
cessation
coffee break
deadlock
deferment
delay
deliverance
discharge
downtime
ease
exculpation
five
forgiveness
halt
hiatus
immunity
intermission
interregnum
interruption
interval
layoff
leisure
letup
lull
moratorium
pardon
postponement
protraction
recess
relaxation
release
relief
reprieve
rest
stay
stop
ten
time
time out
truce
Antonyms:
continuation
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