Antonyms for re spites

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : res-pit

Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɛs pɪt

Definition of re spites

Origin : mid-13c., from Old French respit "delay, respect" (Modern French répit), from Latin respectus "consideration, recourse, regard" (see respect (n.)).

As in interlude : noun pause, break
As in intermission : noun break, recess
As in layoff : noun dismissal from job or responsibility
As in leisure : noun free time and its activities
As in letup : noun pause
As in lull : noun pause, calm
As in moratorium : noun suspension
As in nap : noun short, light sleep
As in pause : noun wait, delay
As in recess : noun break, interval in action
As in relief : noun remedy, aid; relaxation
As in remission : noun pause; lessening
As in repose : noun restfulness; calm
As in reprieve : noun relief of blame, responsibility
As in respite : noun pause, suspension in activity
As in rest : noun inactivity
As in suspension : noun delay
As in truce : noun peaceful solution
As in vacation : noun planned time spent not working
As in rest and recreation : noun rest and relaxation
As in break : noun interruption of activity
As in time off : noun leisure time
As in layover : noun break
As in breather : noun rest
As in postponement : noun deferral
As in cessation : noun ending
As in interspace : noun gap
As in palliation : noun relief
As in credit : noun deferred payment arrangement; assets
As in downtime : noun time during which an activity is stopped
As in forgiveness : noun pardon; end of blame
As in gap : noun break, breach
As in remit : verb stop, postpone
As in reprieve : verb relieve of blame, responsibility
As in stay : verb wait
As in forgive : verb stop blame and grant pardon

Synonyms for re spites

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