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 relief relief /riːˈliːf/

noun

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