BREATHING SPELL Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the phrase breathing spell. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase breathing spell. (close relations)

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	break				verb, nounv, n
	noun • some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity • an unexpected piece of good luck • (geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other • a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions) • a pause from doing something (as work) • the act of breaking something • a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something • breaking of hard tissue such as bone • the occurrence of breaking • an abrupt change in the tone or register of the voice (as at puberty or due to emotion) • the opening shot that scatters the balls in billiards or pool • (tennis) a score consisting of winning a game when your opponent was serving • an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity • a sudden dash • any frame in which a bowler fails to make a strike or spare • an escape from jail verb • terminate or end • become separated into pieces or fragments • render inoperable or ineffective • ruin completely • destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments • act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises • move away or escape suddenly • scatter or part • force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up • prevent completion • enter someone's (virtual or real) property in an unauthorized manner, usually with the intent to steal or commit a violent act • make submissive, obedient, or useful • fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns • surpass in excellence • make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret • come into being • stop operating or functioning • interrupt a continued activity • make a rupture in the ranks of the enemy or one's own by quitting or fleeing • curl over and fall apart in surf or foam, of waves • lessen in force or effect • be broken in • come to an end • vary or interrupt a uniformity or continuity • cause to give up a habit • give up • come forth or begin from a state of latency • happen or take place • cause the failure or ruin of • invalidate by judicial action • discontinue an association or relation; go different ways • assign to a lower position; reduce in rank • reduce to bankruptcy • change directions suddenly • emerge from the surface of a body of water • break down, literally or metaphorically • do a break dance • exchange for smaller units of money • destroy the completeness of a set of related items • make the opening shot that scatters the balls • separate from a clinch, in boxing • go to pieces • break a piece from a whole • become punctured or penetrated • pierce or penetrate • be released or become known; of news • cease an action temporarily • interrupt the flow of current in • undergo breaking • find a flaw in • find the solution or key to • change suddenly from one tone quality or register to another • happen • become fractured; break or crack on the surface only • crack; of the male voice in puberty • fall sharply • fracture a bone of • diminish or discontinue abruptly • weaken or destroy in spirit or body
	gap				nounn
	noun • a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures • an open or empty space in or between things • a narrow opening • a pass between mountain peaks; geomorphological term for the lowest point on a mountain ridge between two peaks • a difference (especially an unfortunate difference) between two opinions or two views or two situations • an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity verb • make an opening or gap in
	hiatus				nounn
	noun • an interruption in the intensity or amount of something • a missing piece (as a gap in a manuscript) • a natural opening or perforation through a bone or a membranous structure
	intermission				nounn
	noun • the act of suspending activity temporarily • a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
	interval				nounn
	noun • a definite length of time marked off by two instants • a set containing all points (or all real numbers) between two given endpoints • the distance between things • the difference in pitch between two notes
	lull				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished • a period of calm weather verb • calm by deception • become quiet or less intensive • make calm or still
	pause				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something • temporary inactivity verb • interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing • cease an action temporarily
	respite				nounn
	noun • a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort • a pause from doing something (as work) • an interruption in the intensity or amount of something • a pause for relaxation • the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment verb • postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
	rest				verb, nounv, n
	noun • something left after other parts have been taken away • freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) • a pause for relaxation • a state of inaction • euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb) • a support on which things can be put • a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration verb • not move; be in a resting position • take a short break from one's activities in order to relax • give a rest to • have a place in relation to something else • be at rest • stay the same; remain in a certain state • be inherent or innate in • put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying • sit, as on a branch • rest on or as if on a pillow • be inactive, refrain from acting
	breath				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing • the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration • a short respite • an indirect suggestion • a slight movement of the air
	breather				nounn
	noun • a short respite • air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time
	breathing place				nounn
	noun • a short respite
	breathing space				nounn
	noun • a short respite • sufficient room for easy breathing or movement
	breathing time				nounn
	noun • a short respite

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