respite vs put off

put off vs respite

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

respite and put off both are verbs.

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

As verbs, put off is a hypernym of respite; that is, put off is a word with a broader meaning than respite:

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

Other hypernyms of respite include defer, hold over, postpone, prorogue, put over, remit, set back, shelve, table.

respite (noun)	put off (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

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

Difference between respite and put off

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