respite

Noun
  1. A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort (synset 114469500)
    is a type of: ease, relief - the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
    same as: reprieve
  2. A pause from doing something (as work) (synset 101064921)
    "we took a 10-minute break"; "he took time out to recuperate"
    is a type of: pause - temporary inactivity
    subtypes: spring break - a week or more of recess during the spring term at school
    same as: break, recess, time out
  3. An interruption in the intensity or amount of something (synset 107382856)
    is a type of: break, interruption - some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
    subtypes:
    same as: abatement, hiatus, reprieve, suspension
  4. A pause for relaxation (synset 115299060)
    "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
    is a type of: break, intermission, interruption, pause, suspension - a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
    subtypes: breath, breather, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing time - a short respite
    same as: relief, rest, rest period
  5. The act of reprieving;
    Postponing or remitting punishment (synset 101261714)
    referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority
    is a type of: clemency, mercifulness, mercy - leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
    same as: reprieve
Verb
  1. Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution (synset 202650119)
    is a type of: defer, hold over, postpone, prorogue, put off, put over, remit, set back, shelve, table - hold back to a later time
    same as: reprieve

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