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the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief
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the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
he enjoyed his relief from responsibility
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(law) redress awarded by a court
was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?
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someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
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assistance in time of difficulty
the contributions provided some relief for the victims
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a pause for relaxation
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a change for the better
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aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
he has been on relief for many years
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the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain
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sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
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the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta
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