relief
9 points
English
6 letters
Common
Commonness #3,442
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ɹɪlˈiːf/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural reliefs
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
assistance in time of difficulty
sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding
a change for the better
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)