| Front | respite |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /ˈrespaɪt/NAmE /ˈrespɪt/ noun [singular, uncountable]1 ~ (from sth) a short break or escape from sth difficult or unpleasant The drug brought a brief respite from the pain.  There was no respite from the suffocating heat. She continued to work without respite.  respite care (= temporary care arranged for old, mentally ill, etc. people so that the people who usually care for them can have a rest) 2 a short delay allowed before sth difficult or unpleasant must be done reprieveHis creditors agreed to give him a temporary respite. |
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