- respite⇄noun 1. a time of relief and rest; lull.
Ex. a respite from toil, a slight respite from the storm. A thick cloud brought a respite from the glare of the sun. The cold war goes on without respite.
2. the act of putting off; delay, especially - respite⇄respite, noun, verb, -pited,-piting.
- respite⇄v.t. 1. to give a respite to.
2. to put off; postpone.