relief

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

• “as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief”

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”

(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”

assistance in time of difficulty

• “the contributions provided some relief for the victims”

a pause for relaxation

• “people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests”

a change for the better

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”

sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background

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

• “he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta”