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Meaning of
relief
in English
relief
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Plural
reliefs
Definitions
Noun
removal
of
stress
or
discomfort
assistance
in
a
difficult
situation
feeling
of
comfort
after
stress
The
news
brought
relief
to
the
anxious
family
.
release
from
duty
or
responsibility
After
a
long
week
,
the
weekend
was
a
welcome
relief
from
work
.
a
substitute
worker
for
a
shift
The
nurse
was
scheduled
as
relief
for
the
night
shift
.
reduction
of
a
financial
burden
(
taxes
,
etc
.)
The
government
offered
relief
on
property
taxes
for
low-income
residents
.
court-ordered
redress
or
protection
;
compensation
The
court
granted
relief
to
the
plaintiff
in
the
form
of
monetary
compensation
.
Compounds / Phrases
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