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Synonyms & Similar Words
alleviation
solace
comfort
consolation
reassurance
mitigation
ease
calmness
tranquility
peace
respite
reprieve
liberation
freedom
deliverance
rescue
salvation
succor
aid
assistance
support
succour
soothing
balm
palliation
abatement
reduction
lessening
diminution
easing
relaxation
Meaning of Relief
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, relief refers to the feeling of comfort or consolation when a difficulty or distress is removed or alleviated.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines relief as the removal or reduction of something unpleasant or oppressive, or a feeling of comfort or consolation resulting from such removal or reduction.
- Cambridge Dictionary defines relief as a feeling of happiness or comfort because something unpleasant has stopped or been removed.
Example Uses
- The news of the storm passing brought relief to the residents of the coastal town.
- The charity provided relief to the victims of the earthquake in the form of food, shelter, and medical aid.
- The patient felt relief after taking the medication, which eased her pain and discomfort.