put off vs respite

respite vs put off

put off is not a noun while respite is a noun.

put off and respite both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
put off	No	No	Yes	No
respite	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, respite is a hyponym of put off; that is, respite is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than put off:

put off: hold back to a later time
respite: postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution

Other hyponyms of put off include call, hold, suspend, probate, reprieve.

put off (noun)	respite (noun)
	a pause from doing something (as work)
	the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
	an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
	a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
	a pause for relaxation

put off (verb)	respite (verb)
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)	postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
take away the enthusiasm of
cause to feel embarrassment
cause to feel intense dislike or distaste
hold back to a later time

Difference between put off and respite

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