respite
NOUNVERB
/rɛspɪt/
7 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH R
respite is a valid 7-letter word worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
R1E1S1P3I1T1E1
1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 =9 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 18TRIPLE WORD → 27
MEANING
What does respite mean?
NOUN · 5 SENSES
1
An interruption in the intensity or amount of something.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
2
A pause from doing something (as work).
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
3
A pause for relaxation.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
NARROWER
4
The act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
5
A (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
VERB · 1 SENSE
1
Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
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Anagrams of respite
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