suspension vs respite

suspension and respite both are nouns.

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

As nouns, suspension and respite are synonyms defined as:

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

Other synonyms of suspension include abatement, hiatus, reprieve.

As nouns, respite is a hyponym of suspension; that is, respite is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than suspension:

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

suspension (noun)	respite (noun)
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)	a pause from doing something (as work)
a temporary debarment (from a privilege or position etc)	the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle	an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something	a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
temporary cessation or suspension	a pause for relaxation
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

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