“relief”

Definitions

• noun

  the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

  Synonyms: alleviation, assuagement, adc, medicaid, medicare, abatement, agent, aid, alimony, allayment, allotment, allowance

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

• noun

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

  Synonyms: ease

  • Example:“He enjoyed his relief from responsibility.”
  • Example:“Getting it off his conscience gave him some ease.”

• noun

  (law) redress awarded by a court

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

• noun

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

  Synonyms: substitute, reliever, backup

  • Example:“The star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes.”
  • Example:“We need extra employees for summer fill-ins.”

• noun

  assistance in time of difficulty

  Synonyms: succor, succour, ministration

  • Example:“The contributions provided some relief for the victims.”

• noun

  a pause for relaxation

  Synonyms: respite, rest, rest period

  • Example:“People actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests.”