Downtime and Respite

Downtime

Downtime noun - A period of often involuntary inactivity or idleness.
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Respite and downtime are semantically related In some cases you can use "Respite" instead a noun "Downtime".

Respite

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

Downtime and respite are semantically related in pause topic. You can use "Downtime" instead a noun "Respite".

Nearby Word: respited

Both words in one sentence

  • But apparently wanting some downtime and respite from his loud and obnoxious Designated Hero neighbor makes Squidward a Jerkass...somehow.
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