relief

noun

1. the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

   noun.feeling

   Examples

   As he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief.

   Synonyms alleviation assuagement

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)

   noun.state

   Examples

   He enjoyed his relief from responsibility.

   Synonyms ease

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. (law) redress awarded by a court

   noun.possession

   Examples

   Was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

   noun.person

   Synonyms backup backup man fill-in reliever stand-in substitute

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. assistance in time of difficulty

   noun.act

   Examples

   The contributions provided some relief for the victims.

   Synonyms ministration succor succour

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. a pause for relaxation

   noun.time

   Synonyms respite rest rest period

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. a change for the better

   noun.event

   Synonyms easing moderation

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped

   noun.act

   Examples

   He has been on relief for many years.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

9. the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)

   noun.act

   Examples

   He asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain.

   Synonyms alleviation easement easing

   Source: WordNet 3.0

10. sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background

    noun.artifact

    Synonyms embossment relievo rilievo sculptural relief

    Source: WordNet 3.0

11. the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged

    noun.act

    Examples

    He asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

12. 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.

    noun

    Source: webster1913