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Relief

/ɹɪˈliːf/

The removal of stress or discomfort.

📖 Definitions of "Relief"

noun
  1. 1

    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."

  2. 2

    The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort.

  3. 3

    Release from a post or duty, as when replaced by another.

  4. 4

    The person who takes over a shift for another.

    "Officer Schmidt can finally go home because his relief has arrived."

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