respite

As nouns the difference between discontinuance and respite

is that discontinuance is the occurrence of something being discontinued; a cessation; an incomplete ending while respite is a brief interval of rest or relief.

As a verb respite is

to delay or postpone.

As nouns the difference between opportunity and respite

is that opportunity is a chance for advancement, progress or profit while respite is a brief interval of rest or relief.

As a verb respite is

to delay or postpone.

As nouns the difference between time and respite

is that time is while respite is a brief interval of rest or relief.

As a verb respite is

to delay or postpone.

Stop is a related term of respite.

As nouns the difference between stop and respite

is that stop is while respite is a brief interval of rest or relief.

As a verb respite is

to delay or postpone.

As nouns the difference between respite and sanctuary

is that respite is a brief interval of rest or relief while sanctuary is a place of safety, refuge, or protection.

As a verb respite

is to delay or postpone.

As nouns the difference between recess and respite

is that recess is a break, pause or vacation while respite is a brief interval of rest or relief.

As verbs the difference between recess and respite

is that recess is to inset into something, or to recede while respite is to delay or postpone.

As an adjective recess

is remote, distant (in time or place).

Interruption is a related term of respite.

As nouns the difference between interruption and respite

is that interruption is the act of interrupting, or the state of being interrupted while respite is a brief interval of rest or relief.

As a verb respite is

to delay or postpone.

In lang=en terms the difference between remission and respite

is that remission is referral of a case back to a lower (inferior) court of law while respite is the delay of appearance at court granted to a jury beyond the proper term.

As nouns the difference between remission and respite

is that remission is a lessening of amount due, as in either work or money or intensity of a thing while respite is a brief interval of rest or relief.

As a verb respite is

to delay or postpone.

Lapse is a related term of respite.

As nouns the difference between lapse and respite

is that lapse is while respite is a brief interval of rest or relief.

As a verb respite is

to delay or postpone.

As verbs the difference between respite and commutate

is that respite is to delay or postpone while commutate is .

As a noun respite

is a brief interval of rest or relief.