Quick definitions from WordNet (relief)
▸ noun: the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged ("He asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta")
▸ noun: aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped ("He has been on relief for many years")
▸ noun: assistance in time of difficulty ("The contributions provided some relief for the victims")
▸ noun: sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
▸ noun: the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced ("As he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief")
▸ noun: (law) redress awarded by a court ("Was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?")
▸ noun: the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress) ("He enjoyed his relief from responsibility")
▸ noun: a change for the better
▸ noun: someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
▸ noun: a pause for relaxation
▸ noun: the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) ("He asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain")
▸ Also see relief
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▸ Idioms related to reliefs (New!)
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▸ noun: the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged ("He asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta")
▸ noun: aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped ("He has been on relief for many years")
▸ noun: assistance in time of difficulty ("The contributions provided some relief for the victims")
▸ noun: sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
▸ noun: the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced ("As he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief")
▸ noun: (law) redress awarded by a court ("Was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?")
▸ noun: the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress) ("He enjoyed his relief from responsibility")
▸ noun: a change for the better
▸ noun: someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
▸ noun: a pause for relaxation
▸ noun: the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) ("He asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain")
▸ Also see relief
▸ Words similar to reliefs
▸ Usage examples for reliefs
▸ Idioms related to reliefs (New!)
▸ Popular adjectives describing reliefs
▸ Words that often appear near reliefs
▸ Rhymes of reliefs
▸ Invented words related to reliefs