Relief
/ɹɪˈliːf/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:10 pts6 letters
Definition of Relief
noun
- The removal of stress or discomfort.
"I sighed with relief when I found out that my daughter hadn't got lost, but was waiting for me at home."
- The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort.
- Release from a post or duty, as when replaced by another.
- The person who takes over a shift for another.
"Officer Schmidt can finally go home because his relief has arrived."
- Aid or assistance offered in time of need.
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