RESPITE Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

respite

noun

as in break

a short period of time when you are able to stop doing something that is difficult or unpleasant or when something difficult or unpleasant stops or is delayed The weekend provided a nice respite from the pressures of her job. a temporary respite

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Recent Examples of respite Instead, spend your pause moving your body, breathing fresh air, socializing with colleagues or doing some other relaxing respite. —

Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 The island has long been a respite for hikers and backpackers, including Times staff writer Lila Seidman, who shared her experiences on the island and her grief that came in the wake of the blaze. —

Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 Love and daydreaming are a respite from dirty dishes and unpaid bills. —

Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026 Sacramento County coordinated with First Step Communities to open the respite center after reviewing forecasts from the National Weather Service in Sacramento. —

Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for respite

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Noun

Hydration breaks occur at every game of the competition, irrespective of the conditions.

— Tom Burrows, New York Times, 17 June 2026
The terrain can be treacherous, but the guide offered patience and grace for our entire group, slowing down without comment when someone was straggling and prioritizing water breaks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026