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RESPITE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Respite.

How to pronounce respite:

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Respite - as a noun

A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reprieve

A pause from doing something (as work)

Example: "We took a 10-minute break"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakrecess
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pause
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An interruption in the intensity or amount of something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abatementhiatusreprievesuspension
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
breakinterruption
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A pause for relaxation

Example: "People actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reliefrestrest period
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
breakintermissioninterruptionpausesuspension
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reprieve

Respite - as a verb

Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reprieve

Word Game Points

Is RESPITE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, respite is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RESPITE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is RESPITE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, respite is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RESPITE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is RESPITE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, respite is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RESPITE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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