relief

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/rɪˈliːf/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/rɪˈlif/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(ri lēf)


relief
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Sense: Noun: relieved state of mind
Synonyms:
comfort Collocations, ease Collocations, solace Collocations, release Collocations, respite Collocations, cheer Collocations, restfulness, satisfaction Collocations, peace of mind, a load off your mind, happiness Collocations, contentment, relaxation
Sense: Noun: bringing of comfort
Synonyms:
mitigation, alleviation, salvation, solace Collocations, comfort Collocations, comforting, easement, assuagement, softening, remission, deliverance, release Collocations, extrication, amelioration, saving
Sense: Noun: aid
Synonyms:
aid Collocations, help Collocations, assistance Collocations, support Collocations, rescue Collocations
Sense: Noun: source of relief
Synonyms:
cure Collocations, remedy Collocations, break Collocations, diversion Collocations, medicine Collocations, drug Collocations, balm, painkiller, anodyne, reinforcement, supplies, food Collocations, shelter Collocations, clothing Collocations, medical care, variety Collocations, hobby Collocations, pastime
Sense: Noun: raised features on sculpture or map
Synonyms:
embossment, projection, contour, deep cutting, frieze, high relief, half relief, low relief, bas-relief, hollow relief, decoration
Sense: Noun: substitute worker
Synonyms:
substitute Collocations, sub (informal), backup Collocations, back-up, replacement Collocations, fill-in, temporary Collocations, temp Collocations (informal), supply Collocations (UK), reserve Collocations, stand-in, pinch hitter


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