relief, n.
(reliefs)
freq. cnt. 35
(reliefs)
freq. cnt. 35
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
<noun.feeling> freq. cnt.: 12 freq. cnt.: 12
alleviation assuagement relief
sample sentences
"as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"
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the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 8
ease relief
sample sentences
"he enjoyed his relief from responsibility""getting it off his conscience gave him some ease"
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(law) redress awarded by a court
<noun.possession> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 5
relief
sample sentences
"was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?"
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assistance in time of difficulty
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
ministration relief succor succour
sample sentences
"the contributions provided some relief for the victims"
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someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
<noun.person> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2
backup backup man fill-in relief reliever stand-in substitute
sample sentences
"the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes""we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
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the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
alleviation easement easing relief
sample sentences
"he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"
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aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
relief
sample sentences
"he has been on relief for many years"
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a change for the better
<noun.event> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
easing moderation relief
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a pause for relaxation
<noun.time> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1
relief respite rest rest period
sample sentences
"people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
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the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
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relief
sample sentences
"he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta"
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sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
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embossment relief relievo rilievo sculptural relief
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alto relievo, alto rilievo, high relief
bas relief, low relief, basso relievo, basso rilievo
mezzo-relievo, mezzo-rilievo, half-relief
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