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grant respite

VERB
comfort
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assuage cheer console delight encourage hearten reassure refresh relieve soothe
STRONG
abate aid allay alleviate ameliorate assist bolster calm compose condole confirm divert ease enliven free gladden help inspirit invigorate mitigate nourish reanimate remedy revitalize revive salve soften solace strengthen stroke succor support sustain sympathize uphold upraise
WEAK
buck up commiserate with lighten burden make well put at ease quiet fears
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agitate bring down depress discourage dishearten dispirit dissuade distress hurt pain trouble upset worry
STRONG
aggravate anger block bore contradict destroy disapprove dull enervate excite harm hinder increase injure intensify irritate magnify neglect obstruct oppose stop suppress weaken worsen
WEAK
annoy bother exasperate provoke torment torture vex

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Why grant respite to him if he deserves his doom?

From The Browning Cyclop?dia A Guide to the Study of the Works of Robert Browning by Berdoe, Edward