Relief Meaning
There are 11 meaning(s) for word Relief
Meaning 1 : the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
Example : as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief
Synonyms : alleviation, assuagement
Example : as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief
Synonyms : alleviation, assuagement
Meaning 2 : sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
Synonyms : embossment, relievo, rilievo, sculptural relief
Synonyms : embossment, relievo, rilievo, sculptural relief
Meaning 4 : assistance in time of difficulty
Example : the contributions provided some relief for the victims
Synonyms : ministration, succor, succour
Example : the contributions provided some relief for the victims
Synonyms : ministration, succor, succour
Meaning 5 : the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
Example : he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain
Synonyms : alleviation, easement, easing
Example : he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain
Synonyms : alleviation, easement, easing
Meaning 7 : someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
Synonyms : backup, backup man, fill-in, reliever, stand-in, substitute
Synonyms : backup, backup man, fill-in, reliever, stand-in, substitute
Meaning 8 : the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
Example : he enjoyed his relief from responsibility
Synonyms : ease
Example : he enjoyed his relief from responsibility
Synonyms : ease
Meaning 9 : aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
Example : he has been on relief for many years
Example : he has been on relief for many years
Meaning 10 : (law) redress awarded by a court
Example : was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?
Example : was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?
Meaning 11 : the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
Example : he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta
Example : he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta