Synonyms of respite

nounA brief interval of rest or relief.

• hiatusAn interruption, break, pause or absence.
• moratorium
• recessA temporary stoppage of an activity; a break, a pause.
• breakA rest or pause, usually from work.
• breatherA short break; a rest or respite.
• cessationA ceasing or discontinuance, for example of an action, whether temporary or final.
• demurral
• gap
• caesura
• halt
• haltingThe action of one who halts; a stopping or hesitancy.
• interregnumA break in continuity; a gap, an intermission.
• interruption
• lapseA pause in continuity.
• pause
• restingA pause; a break; an interlude.
• stoppageA pause or halt of some activity.
• stopping
• suspension
• comfortA consolation; something relieving suffering or worry.
• reliefThe removal of stress or discomfort.
• solaceComfort or consolation in a time of loneliness or distress.
• alleviationThe act of reducing pain or anything else unpleasant; easement.
• consolation
• easeFollowed by of or from: release from or reduction of pain, hardship, or annoyance.
• releaseLiberation from pain or suffering.
• liss obsoleteRelief; ease; abatement; cessation; release.