relief

[ri-leef] / rɪˈlif /

NOUN

remedy, aid; relaxation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alleviation assistance comfort happiness help maintenance reprieve respite satisfaction support

STRONG

abatement amelioration appeasement assuagement balm break breather cheer consolation contentment cure deliverance diversion ease easement extrication fix hand handout letup lift lightening mitigation mollification palliative refreshment release remission rest restfulness softening solace succor sustenance

WEAK

allayment comforting load off one's mind quick fix

Antonyms

STRONGEST

hindrance hurt injury stop unhappiness

STRONG

annoyance check continuation sadness

WEAK

damage pain

Example Sentences

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“There’s no relief in sight in any way,” Granado-Gomez said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The Care Inspectorate upheld eight complaints about Caitriona's treatment at Harbour House, including two around issues with pain relief.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Freshman Elliot Schoenwald is the starting center fielder and also a relief pitcher.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

"So we were all breathing a sigh of relief when it turned out to be just fine."

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Was it a relief for him to find the creature in peril located on his side of the river?

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

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