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Definitions

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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The new rates are a relief for an industry that saw $100 billion in market capitalization wiped away in 24 hours after the Medicare agency proposed on Jan. 26 to increase rates by just .09%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

When they emerge from the Moon's shadow, and that signal is re-established, the world will breathe a collective sigh of 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

It was a relief when she bustled out of the shelter.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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