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re·lief1
 relief1
- pronunciation:
- rih
lif
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the ease resulting from the removal of pain, distress, or anxiety.
- synonyms:
- easement
- antonyms:
- dismay, horror
- similar words:
- appeasement, letdown, rest
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| definition 2: |
a means of gaining such ease.
- synonyms:
- deliverance, delivery, liberation, release, rescue, salvation
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| definition 3: |
assistance given to those in need.
- synonyms:
- aid, assistance, succor
- similar words:
- comfort
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| definition 4: |
a person or persons temporarily taking over the duties of others.
Our relief finally arrived. |
| definition 5: |
something acting as a pleasant diversion.
- synonyms:
- distraction, diversion
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| related words: |
benefit, catharsis, charity, hand, help, welfare |
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