Relief

English word definition — powered by WordNet

NOUN

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

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