Detente and Respite

Detente

Detente noun - The easing of tensions or strained relations (especially between nations).
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Synonyms for Detente

Respite and detente are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Respite" instead a noun "Detente".

Nearby Words: detention, detent

Respite

Respite noun - A pause from doing something (as work).

Detente and respite are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Detente" instead a noun "Respite".

Nearby Word: respited
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