Words and phrases that have a meaning related to respite: (172 results)
Often used in the same context:
reprieve, succor, breather, solace, fillip, reassurance, refuge, glimmer, relief, tonic, comforts, haven, lull, encouragement, silver lining, shelter, balm, lifeline, surcease, relaxation, sunshine, companionship, letup, jolt, palliative, easing, homebound, antidote, deliverance, refreshment, manna, consolation, glimpse, sustenance, pampering, recuperative, nourishment, assistance, accommodation, oasis, escapism, convalescent, counterpoint, impetus, shade, godsend, warmth, cuppa, fodder, salve, retreat, levity, hint, escape, semblance, suffering, normality, reminder, interlude, swelter, housebound, solitude, pleasantry, cabin fever, recompense, succour, cushion, normalcy, sops, wilting, pep talk, dreich, counseling, drear, break, midwinter, showers, sanctuary, habilitation, foretaste, hospice, welcome, boost, mugginess, pause, broiling, spark, toehold, absolution, catharsis, idylls, ray, bounce, accomodation, cure, monotony, morale booster, vindication, occupational therapy, dreariness, overnighters, whirl, intermission, rest, interruption, postponement, halts, furlough, vacation, comfort, delay, distraction, stopover, diversion, holiday, childcare, daycare, aftercare, assistive, afterschool, inpatient, onsite, outsourced, paraprofessional, rehabilitative, resettlement, communitybased, site, hours, interlibrary, recreational, reimbursable, clinic, correctional, domiciliary
More specific:
breath, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing time, remission, subsidence
Appears in the definition of:
all the time, breath, breather, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing time, day in and day out, phintias, pythias
More general:
abrupt change, clemency, defer, ease, hold over, mercifulness, mercy, postpone, put off, put over, remit, set back, shelve, suspension, table
Synonyms:
Also try:abatement, hiatus, recess, rest period, time out
— Adjectives for respite: brief, short, temporary, little, welcome, momentary, only, long, needed, much, further, more...
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