respite (
http://definr.com/respite)
n 1: a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort [syn:
reprieve]
2: a pause from doing something (as work); "we took a 10-minute
break"; "he took time out to recuperate" [syn:
recess,
break,
time out]
3: an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
[syn:
suspension,
reprieve,
hiatus,
abatement]
4: a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more
when they take time for short rests" [syn:
rest,
relief,
rest period]
5: the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
[syn:
reprieve]
v 1: postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an
execution [syn:
reprieve]
2: grant a respite to