Word Information

Relief

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Definitions for Relief

noun
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
Synonyms
alleviation assuagement
Examples
  1. as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief
noun
the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
Synonyms
ease
Examples
  1. he enjoyed his relief from responsibility
  2. getting it off his conscience gave him some ease
noun
(law) redress awarded by a court
Examples
  1. was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?
noun
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
Synonyms
stand-in substitute reliever backup backup man fill-in
Examples
  1. the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes
  2. we need extra employees for summer fill-ins
noun
assistance in time of difficulty
Synonyms
succor succour ministration
Examples
  1. the contributions provided some relief for the victims
noun
a pause for relaxation
Synonyms
respite rest rest period
Examples
  1. people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests
noun
a change for the better
Synonyms
easing moderation
noun
aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
Examples
  1. he has been on relief for many years
noun
the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
Synonyms
easing easement alleviation
Examples
  1. he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain
noun
sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
Synonyms
relievo rilievo embossment sculptural relief
noun
the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
Examples
  1. he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta

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