relief (Meaning)
relief (n)
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
(law) redress awarded by a court
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
assistance in time of difficulty
a pause for relaxation
a change for the better
aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
relief (n.)
The act of relieving, or the state of being relieved; the removal, or partial removal, of any evil, or of anything oppressive or burdensome, by which some ease is obtained; succor; alleviation; comfort; ease; redress.
Release from a post, or from the performance of duty, by the intervention of others, by discharge, or by relay; as, a relief of a sentry.
That which removes or lessens evil, pain, discomfort, uneasiness, etc.; that which gives succor, aid, or comfort; also, the person who relieves from performance of duty by taking the place of another; a relay.
A fine or composition which the heir of a deceased tenant paid to the lord for the privilege of taking up the estate, which, on strict feudal principles, had lapsed or fallen to the lord on the death of the tenant.
The projection of a figure above the ground or plane on which it is formed.
The appearance of projection given by shading, shadow, etc., to any figure.
The height to which works are raised above the bottom of the ditch.
The elevations and surface undulations of a country.
Synonyms & Antonyms of relief
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- contentment
- help
- aid
- inspiration
- mitigation
- gladness
- assurance
- uplift
- empathy
- happiness
- succor
- assuagement
- assistance
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No weak antonyms found.
relief Sentence Examples
- The cool breeze brought relief from the scorching heat.
- The doctor's diagnosis provided much-needed relief from my anxiety.
- The pain subsided gradually, bringing a sense of relief to my aching body.
- The financial aid package brought relief to the struggling family.
- The apology from my friend was a great relief to my wounded heart.
- The thunderstorm subsided, leaving a feeling of relief in its wake.
- The discovery of the lost child brought immense relief to the anxious parents.
- The massage therapist kneaded away the tension in my muscles, providing relief from my chronic pain.
- The hot bath offered a relaxing relief from the stresses of the day.
- The end of the long and arduous journey filled me with a profound sense of relief.
FAQs About the word relief
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced, the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distr
comfort,consolation, encouragement, alleviation, sympathy, reassurance,solace, cheer, contentment, help
cold comfort,distress, heartache, distress, anguish, torture, heartache, anguish, torture, cold comfort
The cool breeze brought relief from the scorching heat.
The doctor's diagnosis provided much-needed relief from my anxiety.
The pain subsided gradually, bringing a sense of relief to my aching body.
The financial aid package brought relief to the struggling family.
