Relief
nounNoun
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
“as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief”
Similar:AlleviationAssuagementType of:Comfortassistance in time of difficulty
“the contributions provided some relief for the victims”
Type of:AidAssistAssistancethe act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
“he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain”
Type of:DecreaseDiminutionReductionthe condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
“he enjoyed his relief from responsibility”
Similar:EaseType of:ComfortablenessComfortaid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
“he has been on relief for many years”
Type of:Welfare(law) redress awarded by a court
“was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?”
Type of:RedressDamagesIndemnificationthe act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
“he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta”
Type of:ReleaseLiberationFreeingsculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
Similar:EmbossmentRelievoRilievoType of:Sculpturea change for the better
Similar:EasingModerationType of:ChangeAlterationModificationa pause for relaxation
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
Type of:PeerEqualCompeer
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