Relief - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |rɪˈliːf|  American pronunciation of the word relief
Brit.  |rɪˈliːf|  British pronunciation of the word relief

noun

- the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced (syn: alleviation, assuagement)
as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief
- the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress) (syn: ease)
he enjoyed his relief from responsibility
- (law) redress awarded by a court
was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?
- someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) (syn: backup, fill-in, reliever, stand-in, substitute)
- assistance in time of difficulty (syn: ministration, succor, succour)
the contributions provided some relief for the victims
- a pause for relaxation (syn: respite, rest)
- a change for the better (syn: moderation)
- aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
he has been on relief for many years
- the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) (syn: alleviation, easement)
he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain
- sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background (syn: relievo)
- the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta

Extra examples

I felt such a sense of relief after I finished my thesis.

He expressed relief that the crisis was finally over.

Much to everyone's relief, the airplane took off without any problems.

What a relief it is to be back home.

Exercise is an excellent source of stress relief.

Both candidates promised tax relief for middle-class families.

Countries from around the world have been sending relief to the flood victims.

We donated to the relief effort for the hurricane victims.

My father lost his job and we had to go on relief.

They found relief in looking at their son's photographs.

It was a relief to get home.

They expressed relief that the crisis was over.

To my relief they got there safely.

I felt a huge surge of relief and happiness.

He watched with relief as the girl nodded.

Word forms

noun
singular: relief
plural: reliefs
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