What is the meaning of relief?

noun

• The feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced.
  • usage: "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"
  • synonyms: alleviation, assuagement
• The condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress. )
  • usage: "he enjoyed his relief from responsibility"; "getting it off his conscience gave him some ease"
  • synonyms: ease
• Law) redress awarded by a court. (
  • usage: "was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury"
• Someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult. )
  • usage: "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
  • synonyms: stand-in, substitute, reliever, backup, backup man, fill-in
• Assistance in time of difficulty.
  • usage: "the contributions provided some relief for the victims"
  • synonyms: succor, succour, ministration
• A pause for relaxation.
  • usage: "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
  • synonyms: respite, rest, rest period
• A change for the better.
  • synonyms: easing, moderation
• Aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped.
  • usage: "he has been on relief for many years"
• The act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance. )
  • usage: "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"
  • synonyms: easing, easement, alleviation
• Sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background.
  • synonyms: relievo, rilievo, embossment, sculptural relief
• The act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged.
  • usage: "he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta"