respite
21respite — noun 1) a brief respite Syn: rest, break, breathing space, interval, intermission, interlude, recess, lull, pause, time out; relief, relaxation, repose; informal breather, letup 2) respite from debts …
22respite — /res pit/, n., v., respited, respiting. n. 1. a delay or cessation for a time, esp. of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief: to toil without respite. 2. temporary suspension of the execution of a person condemned to death;… …
23respite — Synonyms and related words: abeyance, afterthought, bind, block, blockage, blow, break, breath, breather, breathing, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing time, bureaucratic delay, caesura, catharsis, cease fire, cigarette… …
24respite — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. postponement, pause, reprieve, cessation, intermission. See lateness, repose. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. reprieve, suspension, commutation, postponement, pause, interval, stop, intermission, recess, rest …
25respite — , temporary or brief. It is in the nature of respites to be both. It is enough to say that somebody or something enjoyed a respite …
26respite — [ rɛspʌɪt, spɪt] noun a short period of rest or relief from something unpleasant. verb 1》 postpone (a sentence, obligation, etc.). 2》 archaic grant respite to. Origin ME: from OFr. respit, from L. respectus refuge, consideration …
27respite — /ˈrɛspət / (say respuht), /ˈrɛspaɪt / (say respuyt), /rəˈspaɪt/ (say ruh spuyt) noun 1. a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief: to toil without respite. 2. temporary suspension of the… …
28respite — n. & v. n. 1 an interval of rest or relief. 2 a delay permitted before the discharge of an obligation or the suffering of a penalty. v.tr. 1 grant respite to; reprieve (a condemned person). 2 postpone the execution or exaction of (a sentence,… …
29Respite care — is the provision of short term, temporary relief to those who are caring for family members who might otherwise require permanent placement in a facility outside the home.The term short break is used in some countries to describe respite care.… …
30respite care — noun Temporary residential care for an elderly, disabled or ill person to provide relief for the person s usual carer • • • Main Entry: ↑respite …
