Definition of Respite
Noun
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the act of reprieving
postponing or remitting punishment
reprieve -
a pause for relaxation
"people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
rest relief - rest period -
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
suspension reprieve hiatus abatement -
a pause from doing something (as work)
"we took a 10-minute break"
"he took time out to recuperate"
recess break - time out -
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
reprieve
Verb
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postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
reprieve
Word games points for the Respite
- Scrabble® score of the respite (9)
- Word Chums® score of the respite (10)
- Words With Friends® score of the respite (10)
Unscramble respite
178 unscramble word found using the letters respite.
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