relief

noun

1. 1

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

   he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain

2. 2

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

   he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta

3. 3

   aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped

   he has been on relief for many years

4. 4

   assistance in time of difficulty

   the contributions provided some relief for the victims

5. 5

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

6. 6

   a change for the better

7. 7

   the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

   as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief

8. 8

   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

9. 9

   (law) redress awarded by a court

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

10. 10

    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

11. 11

    a pause for relaxation

    people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests