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src: wikipedia
- Definition
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- relief :the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
- as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief
- 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
- relief :(law) redress awarded by a court
- was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?
- relief :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
- relief :assistance in time of difficulty
- the contributions provided some relief for the victims
- relief :a pause for relaxation
- people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests
- relief :aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
- he has been on relief for many years
- relief :the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
- he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain