Words · Very common
relief
/ɹɪˈlif/ · 6 letters · 5 distinct letters
- noun
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief
- noun
the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
he enjoyed his relief from responsibility
- noun
(law) redress awarded by a court
was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?
- noun
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
the star had a stand in for dangerous scenes
- noun
assistance in time of difficulty
the contributions provided some relief for the victims