Noun
1. the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced;
"as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"2. 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"3. (law) redress awarded by a court;
"was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?"4. 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"5. assistance in time of difficulty;
"the contributions provided some relief for the victims"6. a pause for relaxation;
"people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"7. a change for the better
8. aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped;
"he has been on relief for many years"9. the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance);
"he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"10. sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
11. the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged;
"he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta"