Relief

Pronunciation: /rɪˈliːf/

Relief (noun)

  1. a feeling of happiness when something unpleasant stops or becomes less severe
  2. assistance given to people in need, especially during emergencies or disasters
  3. a method in art where shapes are carved on a surface to stand out from the background

Examples

  • She felt a sense of relief after the exam.
  • Hearing the good news brought him relief.

Common collocations: sense of relief, bring relief, provide relief, relief efforts, disaster relief

Synonyms of Relief

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Relief

  • emotional or physical tension
  • a heavy load or responsibility