Word Meaning

Meaning of respite

- A putting off of that which was appointed; a postponement or delay.
- Temporary intermission of labor, or of any process or operation; interval of rest; pause; delay.
- Temporary suspension of the execution of a capital offender; reprieve.
- The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
- To give or grant a respite to.
- To delay or postpone; to put off.
- To keep back from execution; to reprieve.
- To relieve by a pause or interval of rest.

Crossword clue for respite

- A rest
- Breather; interval
- Hiatus, intermission
- Interlude
- Interval of relief
- Pause from exertion
- Postponements
- Relief from discomfort
- Temporary relief
- Time off