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noun (n)

• the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced(noun.feeling)

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

  Synonym:
  alleviation, assuagement
  

  source: wordnet30
• the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)(noun.state)

  Example:
  He enjoyed his relief from responsibility.
  

  Synonym:
  ease
  

  source: wordnet30
• (law) redress awarded by a court(noun.possession)

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

  source: wordnet30
• someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)(noun.person)

  Synonym:
  backup, backup man, fill-in, reliever, stand-in, substitute
  

  source: wordnet30
• assistance in time of difficulty(noun.act)

  Example:
  The contributions provided some relief for the victims.
  

  Synonym:
  ministration, succor, succour
  

  source: wordnet30
• a pause for relaxation(noun.time)

  Synonym:
  respite, rest, rest period
  

  source: wordnet30
• a change for the better(noun.event)

  Synonym:
  easing, moderation
  

  source: wordnet30
• aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped(noun.act)

  Example:
  He has been on relief for many years.
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)(noun.act)

  Example:
  He asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain.
  

  Synonym:
  alleviation, easement, easing
  

  source: wordnet30
• sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background(noun.artifact)

  Synonym:
  embossment, relievo, rilievo, sculptural relief
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged(noun.act)

  Example:
  He asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta.
  

  source: wordnet30
• 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