Lapse and Respite

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Lapse noun - A change in status for the worse usually temporarily.

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Respite and lapse are semantically related in pause topic. In some cases you can use "Respite" instead a noun "Lapse".

Nearby Words: lapsed, lapsing, lapsus

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

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Lapse and respite are semantically related in pause topic. Sometimes you can use "Lapse" instead a noun "Respite".

Nearby Word: respited

rare	rare lapse	rare respite
brief	brief lapse	brief respite
short	short lapse	short respite
genuine	genuine lapse	genuine respite
Other adjectives: little, temporary.

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