Definition of Relief

Noun

  • the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
    "he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta"
  • sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
    - sculptural relief
  • the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
    "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"
  • aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
    "he has been on relief for many years"
  • a change for the better
  • a pause for relaxation
    "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
    - rest period
  • assistance in time of difficulty
    "the contributions provided some relief for the victims"
  • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
    "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"
    "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
    - stand in - backup man - fill in
  • (law) redress awarded by a court
    "was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?"
  • the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
    "he enjoyed his relief from responsibility"
    "getting it off his conscience gave him some ease"
  • the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
    "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble relief

60 unscramble word found using the letters relief.
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