Meanings
nounbreathing spell (plural breathing spells)
plural breathing spells
- An opportunity to rest or give thought to a situation; a short respite.
Synonyms: breathing space, breathing while
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAn opportunity to rest or give thought to a situation; a short respite.
More synonyms by meaning
nouna short respite
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APA
breathing spell. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/breathing%20spell
MLA
“breathing spell.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/breathing%20spell. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “breathing spell,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/breathing%20spell.
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