Antonyms for breathing spell

Grammar : Noun

Definition of breathing spell

As in interim : noun interval
As in intermission : noun break, recess
As in lull : noun pause, calm
As in moratorium : noun suspension
As in pause : noun wait, delay
As in recess : noun break, interval in action
As in suspension : noun delay
As in breathing space : noun short respite
As in time off : noun leisure time
As in time-out : noun suspension of activity
As in downtime : noun time during which an activity is stopped

Example sentences :

The Germans had only stopped the struggle for a breathing spell.
Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various

And as the men were halted just then for a breathing spell, he gave him a bit of good advice.
Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

There was a breathing spell, as the moose halted for a brief time.
Extract from : « Phil Bradley's Mountain Boys » by Silas K. Boone

No halt, only a breathing spell and, as I have predicted, we are on our way again.
Extract from : « A Negro Explorer at the North Pole » by Matthew A. Henson

"Might as well get off and give the horses a breathing spell, Bart," he said.
Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Bravery » by Burt L. Standish

There was a temporary lull in the storm, a sort of breathing spell.
Extract from : « Missing at Marshlands » by Cleo Garis

The Christians, glad of a breathing spell, quit almost as soon.
Extract from : « The Fair God » by Lew Wallace

After a breathing spell Johnny was able to tell a connected story.
Extract from : « The Galloping Ghost » by Roy J. Snell

When a breathing spell came, the boys had their say about the lieutenant-general.
Extract from : « A Boy Trooper With Sheridan » by Stanton P. Allen

Meantime, if he could only have a breathing spell, some days of quiet.
Extract from : « Ewing\'s Lady » by Harry Leon Wilson

Synonyms for breathing spell

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