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respite

[res-pit] / ˈrɛs pɪt /
NOUN
pause, suspension in activity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breather breathing space downtime hiatus interruption layoff letup lull recess relaxation relief reprieve truce
STRONG
acquittal adjournment break breath cessation deadlock deferment delay deliverance discharge ease exculpation five forgiveness halt immunity intermission interregnum interval leisure moratorium pardon postponement protraction release rest stay stop ten time
WEAK
coffee break time out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
continuation
STRONG
advance beginning blame censure commencement employment go hold punishment sentence start

Example Sentences

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Stocks saw some respite in the early days of April, ending last week with gains.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

In the latest week ended on Wednesday, however, these customer holdings rose by $5 billion, indicating at least a respite in foreign official sales.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

This week’s sharp rebound in U.S. stocks is offering some welcome respite from the relentless selling that has rocked global markets over the past month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

And even when I’ve been lucky enough to experience a respite from my illness, I’ve typically had to be on maintenance therapy to keep it in check.

From Slate • Mar. 29, 2026

This involved long hours, late into the night, with barely any respite.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.