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Relief
01
opluchting, verlichting
a feeling of comfort that comes when something annoying or upsetting is gone
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She felt a sense of relief when she heard the good news.
Ze voelde een gevoel van opluchting toen ze het goede nieuws hoorde.
The storm passed, bringing relief to the worried townspeople.
De storm is voorbijgegaan en bracht verlichting voor de bezorgde stadsbewoners.
02
a sculptural technique in which shapes or figures are raised above a flat background
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The sculptor demonstrated the relief technique on a marble slab.
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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The plaintiff sought relief for damages caused by the breach of contract.
The court awarded relief in the form of monetary compensation.
04
help provided in times of difficulty, hardship, or emergency
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Volunteers brought relief to the flood-affected region.
Food and water relief was distributed to the earthquake victims.
05
a person who temporarily takes over the duties of another, especially in difficult or dangerous situations
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A relief worker took over when the first responder needed a break.
The relief pitcher entered the game in the final innings.
06
support provided to the elderly, poor, or disabled
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The government offers relief to low-income families.
Pension programs provide relief to retired citizens.
07
the easing or removal of something unpleasant, such as pain, stress, or discomfort
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The medicine provided immediate relief from the headache.
Cooling the burn offered relief to the patient.
08
an improvement in a situation
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The ceasefire brought relief to the war-torn region.
A cool breeze offered relief on the hot summer day.
09
a break for rest
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Workers took a short relief between shifts.
The firefighter enjoyed a moment of relief after the rescue.
10
the action of liberating a city, town, or area that is under siege
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The army brought relief to the besieged city after weeks of fighting.
The relief of the fortress lifted the spirits of its defenders.
11
a feeling of ease or release that occurs after a period of tension, suspense, or stress in a story
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The sudden reconciliation between the characters offered emotional relief to the audience.
The comic scene provided relief after the intense battle.
