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Antonyms for breathing spell


Grammar : Noun



Definition of breathing spell

  • As in interim : noun interval
  • As in intermission : noun break, recess
  • As in lull : noun pause, calm
  • As in moratorium : noun suspension
  • As in pause : noun wait, delay
  • As in recess : noun break, interval in action
  • As in suspension : noun delay
  • As in breathing space : noun short respite
  • As in time off : noun leisure time
  • As in time-out : noun suspension of activity
  • As in downtime : noun time during which an activity is stopped
Example sentences :
  • The Germans had only stopped the struggle for a breathing spell.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII) » by Various
  • And as the men were halted just then for a breathing spell, he gave him a bit of good advice.
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola
  • There was a breathing spell, as the moose halted for a brief time.
  • Extract from : « Phil Bradley's Mountain Boys » by Silas K. Boone
  • No halt, only a breathing spell and, as I have predicted, we are on our way again.
  • Extract from : « A Negro Explorer at the North Pole » by Matthew A. Henson
  • "Might as well get off and give the horses a breathing spell, Bart," he said.
  • Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Bravery » by Burt L. Standish
  • There was a temporary lull in the storm, a sort of breathing spell.
  • Extract from : « Missing at Marshlands » by Cleo Garis
  • The Christians, glad of a breathing spell, quit almost as soon.
  • Extract from : « The Fair God » by Lew Wallace
  • After a breathing spell Johnny was able to tell a connected story.
  • Extract from : « The Galloping Ghost » by Roy J. Snell
  • When a breathing spell came, the boys had their say about the lieutenant-general.
  • Extract from : « A Boy Trooper With Sheridan » by Stanton P. Allen
  • Meantime, if he could only have a breathing spell, some days of quiet.
  • Extract from : « Ewing\'s Lady » by Harry Leon Wilson

Synonyms for breathing spell

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