Wondering how to hyphenate the English word reliefs? 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 |