Respite (Verb)

Meaning

Postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution.

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Reprieve

Hypernyms

• Defer
• Set Back
• Put Off
• Postpone
• Table
• Shelve
• Remit
• Hold Over
• Put Over

Related Words

• Respite (noun)