Layoff and Respite

Layoff

Layoff noun - The termination of the employment of an employee or a work force often temporarily.
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Synonyms for Layoff

Respite and layoff are semantically related in dismissal from job or responsibility topic. In some cases you can use "Respite" instead a noun "Layoff".

Respite

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

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

Nearby Word: respited
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