recess vs respite

respite vs recess

recess and respite both are nouns.

recess and respite both are verbs.

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

As nouns, recess and respite are synonyms defined as:

recess and respite: a pause from doing something (as work)

Other synonyms of recess include break, time out.

recess (noun)	respite (noun)
a pause from doing something (as work)	a pause from doing something (as work)
an enclosure that is set back or indented	the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)	an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
a small concavity	a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
a state of abeyance or suspended business	a pause for relaxation

recess (verb)	respite (verb)
close at the end of a session	postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
make a recess in
put into a recess

Difference between recess and respite

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