respite
//ˈrɛspɪt//
Noun
respiteSingular
respitesPlural
1
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
The weekend provided a welcome respite from the stressful work.
2
A temporary delay or postponement, especially of a punishment or obligation.
The court granted the defendant a respite before the sentence was carried out.
Antonym
Verb
1
To grant relief or a temporary delay to someone.
The judge decided to respite the defendant for two weeks.