relief

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   The good feeling you get when worry, pain, or trouble ends or eases.

   When I heard the news, I was suddenly flooded with relief.

2. 2
   noun

   The reducing or removing of pain, stress, or discomfort.

   This medicine gives quick relief from headaches.

3. 3
   noun

   Help, such as food or money, given to people in need.

   The charity sent relief to the flood victims.

From Old French relief (“assistance”), from Old French relever (“to relieve”), from Latin relevare (“to raise up, make light”). See also relieve.

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