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a feeling of comfort that comes when something annoying or upsetting is gone
relief definition and meaning
āωāĻĻāĻžāĻšāϰāĻŖ
The storm passed, bringing relief to the worried townspeople.
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a sculptural technique in which shapes or figures are raised above a flat background

relief definition and meaning
āωāĻĻāĻžāĻšāϰāĻŖ
Relief carving is often used to decorate furniture and doors.
03

remedy granted by a court to enforce a right or compensate for a wrong

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āωāĻĻāĻžāĻšāϰāĻŖ
The court awarded relief in the form of monetary compensation.
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help provided in times of difficulty, hardship, or emergency

āωāĻĻāĻžāĻšāϰāĻŖ
Food and water relief was distributed to the earthquake victims.
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a person who temporarily takes over the duties of another, especially in difficult or dangerous situations

āωāĻĻāĻžāĻšāϰāĻŖ
The relief pitcher entered the game in the final innings.
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support provided to the elderly, poor, or disabled

āωāĻĻāĻžāĻšāϰāĻŖ
Pension programs provide relief to retired citizens.
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the easing or removal of something unpleasant, such as pain, stress, or discomfort

āωāĻĻāĻžāĻšāϰāĻŖ
Cooling the burn offered relief to the patient.
08

an improvement in a situation

āωāĻĻāĻžāĻšāϰāĻŖ
A cool breeze offered relief on the hot summer day.
09

a break for rest

āωāĻĻāĻžāĻšāϰāĻŖ
The firefighter enjoyed a moment of relief after the rescue.
10

the action of liberating a city, town, or area that is under siege

āωāĻĻāĻžāĻšāϰāĻŖ
The relief of the fortress lifted the spirits of its defenders.
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a feeling of ease or release that occurs after a period of tension, suspense, or stress in a story

āωāĻĻāĻžāĻšāϰāĻŖ
The comic scene provided relief after the intense battle.
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