RESPITE

(noun) a pause from doing something (as work)
"we took a 10-minute break", "he took time out to recuperate"
synonyms : break , recess , time out
The judge called a short recess -added by sradha_inlas
(noun) the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
synonyms : reprieve
(noun) an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
synonyms : abatement , hiatus , reprieve , suspension
(noun) a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
synonyms : reprieve
(noun) a pause for relaxation
"people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
synonyms : relief , rest , rest period
(verb) postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
synonyms : reprieve

Mnemonics for respite

(Tag: Hindhi) Tarik pe Tarik (Sunny Deol) Respite pe Respite
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(Tag: ) rest a bit
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(Tag: ) After taking the GRE, take a RESPITE and drink a SPRITE.
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(Tag: ) The purpose of a RESPITE is to RElax and RESPIrE(breathe).
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(Tag: English) @Angelina jolie: take some rest o bred pitt
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(Tag: ) respite = rest + sprite; again you are taking rest with sprite.
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