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Relief

noun
/rɪˈliːf/

Meaning

a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need
a feeling of reassurance and comfort after stress or discomfort

Example Sentences

She felt great relief when the exam was over.

She felt a huge sense of relief after hearing the good news.

Synonyms

comfort, ease, assistance, aid, alleviation, consolation
Entry 1
comfort, ease, assistance, aid
Entry 2
comfort, alleviation, ease, consolation

Antonyms

anxiety, worry, stress, burden, discomfort, pain
Entry 1
anxiety, worry, stress, burden
Entry 2
discomfort, pain, stress

Collocations

pain relief, relief work, great relief, tax relief, sense of relief, relief from pain, relief effort, relief package
Entry 1
pain relief, relief work, great relief, tax relief
Entry 2
sense of relief, relief from pain, relief effort, relief package

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