Can anyone tell me word meaning 'temporary respite' ?

Answer 1

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It stops for a bit. You get a short break from the problem. But it will be back!

Answer 2

1-a delay or cessation for a time, esp. of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief:
eg to toil without respite.
2-temporary suspension of the execution of a person condemned to death; reprieve.
3-to grant delay in the carrying out of (a punishment, obligation)

Synonyms:
1. hiatus, rest, recess.
2. postponement, stay
3. alleviate.
4. postpone, suspend.

Answer 3

breather, breathing space, coffee break, cutoff, downtime, halt, hiatus, interlude, intermission, interval, layoff, letup, lull, pause, recess, respite, rest, suspension, ten, time off, time out , interval, deferral.
Break.

Answer 4

Reprieve, postponement, delay, abatement

Answer 5

A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort

Answer 6

temporary relief

Answer 7

reprieve

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