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intermission Synonyms

Another word for intermission

Choosing another word for intermission depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A scheduled short break or recess between the acts or parts of a theatrical performance, concert, film, or sporting event.

Usage Example

"The audience headed to the lobby for refreshments during the twenty-minute interval between the first and second acts."

Strongest
interval
entr'acte
Strong
break
halftime
recess
interlude

• noun (Context 2)

A temporary pause, cessation, or interruption in a continuous activity, process, or state.

Usage Example

"The torrential rain fell for three days without pause, causing the local river to overflow its banks."

Strongest
pause
Strong
respite
cessation
suspension
hiatus
lull
interruption
letup
breather
abeyance

Opposites of intermission

The opposite of intermission shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

continuity
continuation
persistence
perpetuation
See all opposites of intermission

• Nearby Words

interminable
interminably
intermingle
intermission
intermittency
intermittent
intermittently

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Intermission. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/intermission
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