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elief
Definition 1
Noun
The
act
of
reducing
something
unpleasant
Example
The
child
asked
the
nurse
for
relief
from
the
constant
pain.
Synonym(s)
Easing
Definition 2
Noun
The
act
of
freeing
a
city
or
town
that
has
been
besieged
Example
We
asked
for
troops
for
the
relief
of
Atlanta.
Definition 3
Noun
Aid
for
the
aged
or
indigent
or
handicapped
Example
They
have
been
on
relief
for
many
years.
Definition 4
Noun
Assistance
in
time
of
difficulty
Example
The
contributions
provided
some
relief
for
the
victims
Synonym(s)
Succor,
succour,
ministration
Definition 5
Noun
Sculpture
consisting
of
shapes
carved
on
a
surface
so
as
to
stand
out
from
the
surrounding
background
Synonym(s)
Relievo,
rilievo,
embossment,
sculptural
relief
Definition 6
Noun
A
change
for
the
better
Synonym(s)
Betterment
Definition 7
Noun
The
feeling
that
comes
when
something
burdensome
is
removed
or
reduced
Example
When
I
heard
the
news,
I
was
suddenly
flooded
with
relief.
Synonym(s)
Alleviation
Definition 8
Noun
Someone
who
takes
the
place
of
another
(as
when
things
get
dangerous
or
difficult)
Synonym(s)
Reliever
Definition 9
Noun
Redress
awarded
by
a
court
Example
Was
the
relief
supposed
to
be
protection
from
future
harm
or
compensation
for
past
injury?
Definition 10
Noun
The
condition
of
being
comfortable
or
relieved,
especially
after
being
relieved
of
distress
Example
I
enjoyed
my
relief
from
responsibility
while
on
vacation.
Synonym(s)
Ease
Definition 11
Noun
A
pause
for
relaxation
Synonym(s)
Respite,
rest,
rest
period