Relief

Quick meaning: Relief is a noun meaning The removal of stress or discomfort.

Meaning

The removal of stress or discomfort.

More Meanings

1. The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort.
2. Release from a post or duty, as when replaced by another.
3. The person who takes over a shift for another.
4. Aid or assistance offered in time of need.
5. (military) Military assistance to break a siege or an encirclement.
6. (law) Court-ordered compensation, aid, or protection, a redress.
7. A lowering of a tax through special provisions; tax relief.

Example Sentences

Relief arrived quickly after the disaster.

DfT's action was greeted with great relief in many quarters.

Officer Schmidt can finally go home because his relief has arrived.

I sighed with relief when I found out that my daughter hadn't got lost, but was waiting for me at home.

Word Forms

• reliefs

Synonyms for relief

Depending on context, synonyms include ease, alleviation, liss, respite, comfort, consolation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include alleviation, easing, assuagement, respite, ease, moderation.

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