Antonym of RESPITE

The correct answer is A. tension.

A respite is a break from something difficult or tiring. It is a time of rest or relief. Tension, on the other hand, is a state of mental or emotional strain or anxiety. It is the opposite of relaxation or calmness.

The other options are not antonyms of respite. Exertion is the

act of using physical or mental effort. Regularity is the state of being done or happening at regular intervals. Delay is the act of making or causing something to happen later than expected.

Here are some examples of respite:

• After a long day at work, I took a respite by reading a book.
• The doctor gave the patient a respite from their medication.
• The team was given a respite from training before the big game.

Here are some examples of tension:

• The students were feeling tension before the exam.
• The couple was feeling tension in their relationship.
• The athlete was feeling tension before the competition.