Main entry: easement, easing, relief, alleviation
Definition: the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
Usage: he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain
Main entry: relief
Definition: the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
Usage: he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta
Main entry: relief
Definition: aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
Usage: he has been on relief for many years
Main entry: succor, succour, ministration, relief
Definition: assistance in time of difficulty
Usage: the contributions provided some relief for the victims
Main entry: relief, relievo, rilievo, embossment, sculptural relief
Definition: sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
Main entry: easing, moderation, relief
Definition: a change for the better
Main entry: alleviation, assuagement, relief
Definition: the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
Usage: as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief
Main entry: stand-in, substitute, relief, reliever, backup, backup man, fill-in
Definition: someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
Usage: the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes; we need extra employees for summer fill-ins
Main entry: relief
Definition: (law) redress awarded by a court
Usage: was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?
Definition: the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
Usage: he enjoyed his relief from responsibility; getting it off his conscience gave him some ease
Main entry: respite, rest, rest period, relief
Definition: a pause for relaxation
Usage: people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests