respite vs suspension

respite and suspension both are nouns.

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

As nouns, respite and suspension are synonyms defined as:

respite and suspension: an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

Other synonyms of respite include abatement, hiatus, reprieve.

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

respite: a pause for relaxation
suspension: a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

Other hypernyms of respite include break, intermission, interruption, pause.

respite (noun)	suspension (noun)
a pause from doing something (as work)	the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment	a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc)
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something	a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort	an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
a pause for relaxation	temporary cessation or suspension
	a mixture in which fine particles are suspended in a fluid where they are supported by buoyancy
	a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

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