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(usually "light relief") A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress
“A rush of relief washed over Finn once he realized that Rey was safe.”
The alleviation of pain, discomfort, or distress
“She decided to call on her best friend to get some relief from her mind-numbing boredom.”
Financial or practical assistance given to those in special need or difficulty
“Several agencies were enlisted to provide relief to victims of the natural disaster.”
(usually as modifier) A person or group of people replacing others who have been on duty
“Mrs. Harris was ill, and a relief teacher would take over our lessons.”
The act of releasing (someone) from their current state
“Gilson was awarded the Croix de Guerre for bravery upon relief from his duties.”
Something interesting or enjoyable that provides a short respite from a tense or tedious situation
“Collins seems to inject the fun needed to bring about some light relief from the more serious stuff.”
Something that is given as charity, especially a sum of money
An instance or period of resting
Activity done for enjoyment when one is not working
The ability to cope with difficult situations, or unusual problems
The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions
An outline representing or bounding the shape or form of something
Basso-relievo
Brass rubbing
Remedy or compensation for a wrong or grievance
A cancellation or postponement of a punishment
A medicine or treatment for a disease or injury
A relaxing of tension, especially between countries
Aid to needy
A person or thing that contrasts with and so emphasizes and enhances the qualities of another
The act of correcting something
A source of help or information
The safety from imminent danger provided by a place or location
A fresh set of people or animals relieving others
Social work
Compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm
A course of action that is resorted to
Something kept in reserve as a spare or backup
A person, especially a schoolteacher, acting as a temporary substitute for another
Pleasant and satisfactory
With raised letters or images on the surface
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