respite

nouns

a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
reprieve, respite
a pause from doing something (as work)
"we took a 10-minute break"; "he took time out to recuperate"
break, recess, respite, time out
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something
abatement, hiatus, reprieve, respite, suspension
a pause for relaxation
"people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
relief, respite, rest, rest period
the act of reprieving; postponing or remitting punishment
reprieve, respite

verbs

postpone the punishment of a convicted criminal, such as an execution
reprieve, respite