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