• the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for Relief from the constant pain"
• the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged; "he asked for troops for the Relief of Atlanta"
• aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped; "he has been on Relief for many years"
• assistance in time of difficulty; "the contributions provided some Relief for the victims"
• sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
• a change for the better
• the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced; "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with Relief"
• 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"
• (law) redress awarded by a court; "was the Relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?"
• 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"
• a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"

'Relief' in other languages