Definition of respite

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of respite is as below...

Respite (n.) A putting off of that which was appointed; a postponement or delay.

Lern More About Respite

Sabbathless :: Sabbathless (a.) Without Sabbath, or intermission of labor; hence, without respite or rest..
Reprieve :: Reprieve (n.) Interval of ease or relief; respite.
Respiteless :: Respiteless (a.) Without respite.
Reprieve :: Reprieve (v. t.) To delay the punishment of; to suspend the execution of sentence on; to give a respite to; to respite; as, to reprieve a criminal for thirty days..
Respite :: Respite (n.) To keep back from execution; to reprieve.
Respite :: Respite (n.) Temporary intermission of labor, or of any process or operation; interval of rest; pause; delay..
Breath :: Breath (n.) Time to breathe; respite; pause.
Respite :: Respite (n.) The delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.
Respite :: Respite (n.) Temporary suspension of the execution of a capital offender; reprieve.
Respite :: Respite (n.) To relieve by a pause or interval of rest.
Respited :: Respited (imp. & p. p.) of Respit.
Headlong :: Headlong (a. & adv.) Hastily; without delay or respite.
Respite :: Respite (n.) A putting off of that which was appointed; a postponement or delay.
Respite :: Respite (n.) To give or grant a respite to.
Respite :: Respite (n.) To delay or postpone; to put off.
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us