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remittal vs respite

respite vs remittal

remittal and respite both are nouns.

remittal is not a verb while respite is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
remittal Yes No No No
respite Yes No Yes No
As nouns, respite is a hypernym of remittal; that is, respite is a word with a broader meaning than remittal:
  • remittal: an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease)
  • respite: an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
Other hypernyms of remittal include abatement, hiatus, reprieve, suspension.
remittal (noun) respite (noun)
the act of absolving or remitting; formal redemption as pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance a pause from doing something (as work)
an abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease) the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
a payment of money sent to a person in another place an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
a pause for relaxation
remittal (verb) respite (verb)
postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
Difference between remittal and respite

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