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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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UCLA’s relief pitching continues to be a major strength.

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

This will not only provide extra protection during a storm, but the price relief could make a big difference in the ongoing costs of homeownership.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Hospitality businesses on islands or in specific remote locations can also get 100% rates relief, capped at £110,000 per year.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 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

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.