Relief — synonyms, definition

1. relief (a)

aid alternate assistance corrective counteractive cure ersatz fill-in imitation redress reparation replacement surrogate

2. relief (Noun)

abatement abetting advice aid alleviation alms antidote assistance assuagement avail backing backup backup man balm benefit calmness cessation charity cheer collection • • •

relief (Noun) — The feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced. ex. "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"

relief (Noun) — The condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress). ex. "he enjoyed his relief from responsibility"

relief (Noun) — (law) redress awarded by a court. ex. "was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?"

relief (Noun) — Someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult). ex. "the star had a relief for dangerous scenes"

relief (Noun) — Assistance in time of difficulty. ex. "the contributions provided some relief for the victims"

relief (Noun) — A pause for relaxation.

relief (Noun) — A change for the better.

relief (Noun) — Aid for the aged, indigent or handicapped. ex. "he has been on relief for many years"

relief (Noun) — The act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance). ex. "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"

relief (Noun) — Sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background.

relief (Noun) — The act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged. ex. "he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta"

relief (Noun) — (geography) the height structure of the earth's surface.

relief (Noun) — The difference made noticeable by a variation in height, light or colour.

aid alteration amends assist assistance break change comfort comfortableness compeer damages decrease diminution equal freeing help indemnification indemnity intermission interruption • • • alternate alto relievo alto rilievo bas relief basso relievo basso rilievo breath breath of fresh air breather breathing place breathing space breathing spell breathing time comfort consolation decompressing decompression detente disembarrassment double • • •