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Respite

noun
/ˈɹɛspɪt/
Word Frequency: 1.7

Definitions

1.nounA brief interval of rest or relief.
2.nounA reprieve, especially from a sentence of death.
3.nounThe delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
4.verbTo delay or postpone (an event).
5.verbTo allow (a person) extra time to fulfil some obligation.

Synonyms

hiatusmoratoriumrecessreliefabatementsuspensionreprievebreakresttime outrest periodpause

Rhymes With

despot
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