Wondering how to hyphenate the English word relief ? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.
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The feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced As he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief |
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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 |
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(law) redress awarded by a court Was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury? |
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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 |
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Assistance in time of difficulty The contributions provided some relief for the victims |
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A pause for relaxation People actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests |
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A change for the better |
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Aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped He has been on relief for many years |
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The act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) He asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain |
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Sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background |
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The act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged He asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta |
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 |
noun | social welfare, welfare |
noun | easing, easement, alleviation, decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down |
noun | relievo, rilievo, embossment, sculptural relief, sculpture |
noun | liberation, release, freeing |