relief

Sense 1 noun

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief

Sense 2 noun

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

he enjoyed his relief from responsibility

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(law) redress awarded by a court

was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?

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

the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes

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assistance in time of difficulty

the contributions provided some relief for the victims

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a pause for relaxation

people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests

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a change for the better

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aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped

he has been on relief for many years

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the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)

he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain

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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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the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged

he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta