RELIEF

easing, easement, alleviation, relief

(noun) the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); “he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain”

relief

(noun) the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged; “he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta”

relief

(noun) aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped; “he has been on relief for many years”

relief, succor, succour, ministration

(noun) assistance in time of difficulty; “the contributions provided some relief for the victims”

relief, relievo, rilievo, embossment, sculptural relief

(noun) sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background

easing, moderation, relief

(noun) a change for the better

relief, alleviation, assuagement

(noun) the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced; “as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief”

substitute, stand-in, relief, reliever, backup, backup man, fill-in

(noun) 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”

relief

(noun) (law) redress awarded by a court; “was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?”

relief, ease

(noun) 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”

respite, rest, relief, rest period

(noun) a pause for relaxation; “people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology 1

Noun

relief (countable and uncountable, plural reliefs)

The removal of stress or discomfort.

The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort.

Release from a post or duty, as when replaced by another.

The person who takes over a shift for another.

Aid or assistance offered in time of need.

(legal) Court-ordered compensation, aid, or protection, a redress.

A lowering of a tax through special provisions; tax relief.

A certain fine or composition paid by the heir of a tenant upon the death of the ancestor.

Synonyms

• (removal of stress and discomfort): ease, alleviation, liss, respite

• (feeling of removal of stress and discomfort): ease, alleviation, liss

• (person who takes over a shift): stand-in, substitute, backup, fill-in

Etymology 2

Noun

relief (countable and uncountable, plural reliefs)

A type of sculpture or other artwork in which shapes or figures protrude from a flat background.

The apparent difference in elevation in the surface of a painting or drawing made noticeable by a variation in light or color.

The difference of elevations on a surface.

(heraldry) The supposed projection of a charge from the surface of a field, indicated by shading on the sinister and lower sides.

Synonyms

• (type of artwork): embossing

• (difference of elevations on a surface): texture, topography

Adjective

relief (comparative more relief, superlative most relief)

(of a surface) Characterized by surface inequalities.

Of or used in letterpress.

Anagrams

• Leifer, e-filer, liefer, refile, relfie, relife

Source: Wiktionary

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Re*lief" (r-lf"), n. Etym: [OE. relef, F. relief, properly, a lifting up, a standing out. See Relieve, and cf. Basrelief, Rilievi.]

1. The act of relieving, or the state of being relieved; the removal, or partial removal, of any evil, or of anything oppressive or burdensome, by which some ease is obtained; succor; alleviation; comfort; ease; redress. He seec the dire contagion spread so fast, That, where it seizes, all relief is vain. Dryden.

2. Release from a post, or from the performance of duty, by the intervention of others, by discharge, or by relay; as, a relief of a sentry. For this relief much thanks; ;tis bitter cold. Shak.

3. That which removes or lessenc evil, pain, discomfort, uneasiness, etc.; that which gives succor, aid, or comfort; also, the person who relieves from performance of duty by taking the place of another; a relay.

4. (Feudal Law)

Definition: A fine or composition which the heir of a deceased tenant paid to the lord for the privilege of taking up the estate, which, on strict feudal principles, had lapsed or fallen to the lord on the death of the tenant.

5. (Sculp. & Arch.)

Definition: The projection of a figure above the ground or plane on wwhich it is formed.

Note: Relief is of three kinds, namely, high relief (altorilievo), low relief, (basso-rilievo), and demirelief (mezzo-rilievo). See these terms in the Vocabulary.

6. (Paint.)

Definition: The appearance of projection given by shading, shadow, etc., to any figure.

7. (Fort.)

Definition: The height to which works are raised above the bottom of the ditch. Wilhelm.

8. (Physical Geog.)

Definition: The elevations and surface undulations of a country. Guyot. Relief valve, a valve arranged for relieving pressure of steam, gas, or liquid; an escape valve.

Syn.

– Alleviation; mitigation; aid; help; succor; assistance; remedy; redress; indemnification.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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