respites
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Is respites a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of respites?
Definition
noun (English)
1. a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfortSynonyms: reprieve, respite
2. a pause from doing something (as work)Examples: "we took a 10-minute break"; "he took time out to recuperate"Synonyms: break, recess, respite, time out
3. an interruption in the intensity or amount of somethingSynonyms: abatement, hiatus, reprieve, respite, suspension
4. a pause for relaxationExamples: "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"Synonyms: relief, respite, rest, rest period
5. the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishmentSynonyms: reprieve, respite
verb (English)
1. postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an executionSynonyms: reprieve, respite
Definition source: Wiktionary