breath vs respite

breath and respite both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
breath	Yes	No	No	No
respite	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, respite is a hypernym of breath; that is, respite is a word with a broader meaning than breath:

Other hypernyms of breath include relief, rest, rest period.

breath (noun)	respite (noun)
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing	a pause from doing something (as work)
an indirect suggestion	the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
a slight movement of the air	an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration	a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
a short respite	a pause for relaxation

breath (verb)	respite (verb)
	postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution