respite

/rɛspɪt/ nounverb
7 letters2 syllables9 points in Scrabble®10 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS6
NOUN
1

An interruption in the intensity or amount of something.

2

A pause from doing something (as work).

3

A pause for relaxation.

4

The act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment.

5

A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort.

VERB
1

Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution.

WORD FORMS
Starts withR
Ends withE
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®9 points
Words With Friends®10 points
Double word18 points
Triple word27 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latinespiteray
Starts & ends withR … E
Syllablesres · pite
SYNONYMS & RELATED10
SAME LETTERS, DIFFERENT WORDS
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