Interruption and Respite

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Interruption

Interruption noun - A break in continuity.

Usage example: an interruption in cable service during the lightning storm

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Respite is a synonym for interruption in event topic. In some cases you can use "Respite" instead a noun "Interruption", when it comes to topics like relief.

Nearby Words: interrupt, interrupted, interrupting, interrupter, interruptedly

Respite

Respite noun - A pause for relaxation.

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Interruption is a synonym for respite in pause topic. You can use "Interruption" instead a noun "Respite", if it concerns topics such as event, relief.

Nearby Word: respited

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pleasant	pleasant interruption	pleasant respite
brief	brief interruption	brief respite
short	short interruption	short respite
genuine	genuine interruption	genuine respite

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