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relief

noun
  1. the act of reducing something unpleasant
    “The child asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain.”
    easing
  2. the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
    “We asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta.”
  3. aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
    “They have been on relief for many years.”
  4. assistance in time of difficulty
    “the contributions provided some relief for the victims”
    succorsuccourministration
  5. sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
    relievorilievoembossmentsculptural relief
  6. a change for the better
    betterment
  7. the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
    “When I heard the news, I was suddenly flooded with relief.”
    alleviation
  8. someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
    reliever
  9. redress awarded by a court
    “Was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?”
  10. the condition of being comfortable or relieved, especially after being relieved of distress
    “I enjoyed my relief from responsibility while on vacation.”
    ease
  11. a pause for relaxation
    respiterestrest period