History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
cessation

the act of stopping

ending

let-up

to stop (making an effort); relax

break, recess

lull

a short period of quiet or calm

pause, calm

moratorium

(a period of) legal authorization to delay payment of debts; a temporary and agreed delay or stopping

suspension

relief

a lessening, ending or removal of pain, stress, anxiety etc; (a design, painting, carving made using) a method in which a design stands out from a flat surface

remedy, aid; relaxation

respite

a period of relief or rest (from work, suffering, anything unpleasant)

pause, suspension in activity

rest

the condition of being free from activity, movement, disturbance; something that is left; the remainder

inactivity

stopover

to break one's journey (by air) and stay at a place for a very short time

layover

suspension

the act of suspending or being suspended; the set of bars, shock absorbers, springs and swivels on which the chassis of a car rests in order to make movement softer

delay

truce

(an agreement for) the act of stopping of fighting for a time

peaceful solution

BREATHER as in Wiktionary
BREATHER as in Wikipedia