Hyphenation of relief

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word relief ? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

re-lief

Definitions of relief :

1.
The feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
As he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief
2.
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.
(law) redress awarded by a court
Was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?
4.
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.
Assistance in time of difficulty
The contributions provided some relief for the victims
6.
A pause for relaxation
People actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests
7.
A change for the better
8.
Aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
He has been on relief for many years
9.
The act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
He asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain
10.
Sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
11.
The act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
He asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta

Synonyms of relief :

noun alleviation, assuagement, comfort
noun ease, comfort, comfortableness
noun damages, amends, indemnity, indemnification, restitution, redress
noun stand-in, substitute, reliever, backup, backup man, fill-in, peer, equal, match, compeer
noun succor, succour, ministration, aid, assist, assistance, help
noun respite, rest, rest period, pause, intermission, break, interruption, suspension
noun easing, moderation, change, alteration, modification
nounsocial welfare, welfare
noun easing, easement, alleviation, decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down
noun relievo, rilievo, embossment, sculptural relief, sculpture
noun liberation, release, freeing

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