respites

Noun

• a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
• a pause from doing something (as work)
• an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
• a pause for relaxation
• the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
• plural of respite

Verb

• postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
• third-person singular simple present indicative of respite

Synonyms

abatement, break, hiatus, recess, relief, reprieve, respite, rest, rest period, suspension, time out