relief
/rɪˈlif/
राहत
noun
1. alleviation, assuagement
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
"as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"
2. ease
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"
3. relief
(law) redress awarded by a court
"was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?"
4. stand-in, substitute, reliever, backup, backup man, fill-in
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"
5. succor, succour, ministration
assistance in time of difficulty
"the contributions provided some relief for the victims"
6. respite, rest, rest period
a pause for relaxation
"people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
7. easing, moderation
a change for the better
8. relief
aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
"he has been on relief for many years"
9. easing, easement, alleviation
the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
"he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"
10. relievo, rilievo, embossment, sculptural relief
sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
11. relief
the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
"he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta"
Synonyms
succor support release extrication alleviation mitigation aid holp assistance remedy redress exemption deliverance refreshment comfort
Antonyms
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