📖 relief

noun

1. the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)“he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain”
2. the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged“he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta”
3. aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped“he has been on relief for many years”
4. assistance in time of difficulty“the contributions provided some relief for the victims”

See also: alleviationeasementeasingministrationsuccorsuccour

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