Respites

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  • n. Plural form of respite.
  • v. Third-person singular simple present indicative form of respite.
    • Word Usage
    "Manil Suri's avocational interests include painting and cooking, which he claims are the only respites from the horror of being a mathematician and a writer."
    Verb Form
    respited    respites    respiting   
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    prorogue    defer    holdover    postpone    put over   
    Cross Reference
    voluntary respite    forced respite   
    Form
    respited    respiting   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    pause    stop    stay    interval    postponement   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    reprieve    relaxation    diversion    lull    truce   
     
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