relief (
http://definr.com/relief)
n 1: the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed
or reduced; "as he heard the news he was suddenly
flooded with relief" [syn:
alleviation,
assuagement]
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" [syn:
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" [syn:
stand-in,
substitute,
reliever,
backup,
backup man,
fill-in]
5: assistance in time of difficulty; "the contributions
provided some relief for the victims" [syn:
succor,
succour,
ministration]
6: a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more
when they take time for short rests" [syn:
respite,
rest,
rest period]
7: a change for the better [syn:
easing,
moderation]
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" [syn:
easing,
easement,
alleviation]
10: sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to
stand out from the surrounding background [syn:
relievo,
rilievo,
embossment,
sculptural relief]
11: the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged;
"he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta"