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Key: "S:" = Show Synset (semantic) relations, "W:" = Show Word (lexical) relations

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S: (n) reprieve (reprieve%1:26:00::), respite (respite%1:26:00::) (a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort)
S: (n) respite (respite%1:04:00::), recess (recess%1:04:00::), break (break%1:04:05::), time out (time_out%1:04:00::) (a pause from doing something (as work)) "we took a 10-minute break"; "he took time out to recuperate"
S: (n) suspension (suspension%1:11:00::), respite (respite%1:11:00::), reprieve (reprieve%1:11:00::), hiatus (hiatus%1:11:00::), abatement (abatement%1:11:01::) (an interruption in the intensity or amount of something)

S: (n) interruption (interruption%1:11:00::), break (break%1:11:00::) (some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity) "the telephone is an annoying interruption"; "there was a break in the action when a player was hurt"

W: (v) suspend (suspend%2:30:00::) [Related to: suspension] (stop a process or a habit by imposing a freeze on it) "Suspend the aid to the war-torn country"
W: (v) abate (abate%2:30:00::) [Related to: abatement] (become less in amount or intensity) "The storm abated"; "The rain let up after a few hours"

S: (n) respite (respite%1:28:00::), rest (rest%1:28:00::), relief (relief%1:28:00::), rest period (rest_period%1:28:00::) (a pause for relaxation) "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
S: (n) reprieve (reprieve%1:04:00::), respite (respite%1:04:01::) (the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment)

S: (v) reprieve (reprieve%2:42:00::), respite (respite%2:42:01::) (postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution)