1.Definition: (law) redress awarded by a court

"Was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?"

Category: General

2.Definition: a change for the better

Related Noun(s):moderation

Category: General

3.Definition: a pause for relaxation

Related Noun(s):respite, rest

Category: General

4.Definition: aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped

"He has been on relief for many years"

Category: General

5.Definition: assistance in time of difficulty

"The contributions provided some relief for the victims"

Related Noun(s):ministration, succor, succour

Category: General

6.Definition: sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background

Related Noun(s):embossment, relievo, rilievo

Category: Objects

7.Definition: someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

Related Noun(s):backup, reliever, substitute

Category: People

8.Definition: the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged

"He asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta"

Category: General

9.Definition: the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)

"He asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"

Related Noun(s):alleviation, easement

Category: General

10.Definition: 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"

Related Noun(s):ease

Category: General

11.Definition: the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

"As he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"

Related Noun(s):alleviation, assuagement

Category: Feelings