relief


Meanings

  • the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced;
    • "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"
  • the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress);
    • "he enjoyed his relief from responsibility"
  • (law) redress awarded by a court;
    • "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);
  • assistance in time of difficulty;
    • "the contributions provided some relief for the victims"
  • a pause for relaxation;
  • a change for the better
  • aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped;
    • "he has been on relief for many years"
  • the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance);
    • "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"
  • sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
  • the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged;
    • "he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta"
  • RELIEF n pl. -S aid in the form of money or necessities


Scrabble Score: 9

relief is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

relief is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

relief is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary


Words With Friends Score: 10

relief is a valid Words With Friends word