Break and Respite

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Break

Break noun - A momentary halt in an activity.
Usage example: there was a brief break after the first movement as the doors to the concert hall were opened and the latecomers were allowed in
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Respite is a synonym for break in event topic. In some cases you can use "Respite" instead a noun "Break", when it comes to topics like rest, continue, let-up, interruption of activity. popular alternative
Nearby Words: breach, breakdown, breaking, breakup, breakable

Respite

Respite noun - A pause from doing something (as work).
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Break is a synonym for respite in pause topic. You can use "Break" instead the word "Respite" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as event, rest, continue. popular alternative
Nearby Word: respited

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good good break good respite
pleasant pleasant break pleasant respite
nice nice break nice respite
welcome welcome break welcome respite
Other adjectives: brief, short, little, quiet, quick, needed, momentary, temporary.

Both words in one sentence

  • Although it's never shown, the fate of a human who comes into contact with the blood of a Horror in GARO is one of these: 100 days after exposure, your muscles break down inside your body, your body emits a foul odor, and you suffer excruciating pain from which there is no respite.
    Source: Cruel And Unusual Death / Live-Action TV
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