Respite
/ˈrɛspɪt/
A brief period of relief or pause from something difficult.
Examples
- When the medication wore off, the patient felt the Respite was only temporary.
- The storm finally gave the fishermen a Respite, allowing them to repair their boats.
- The workers were granted a Respite from the heat by the afternoon shade.
- After hours of studying, she enjoyed a brief Respite before the next exam.
- He sought Respite in the mountains after the stressful city life.
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