Relief Synonyms and Antonyms

rĭ-lēf
Aid
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. aid
  2. welfare
  3. assistance
  4. support
  5. dole
  6. handout
  7. respite
  8. succor
  9. maintenance
  10. public assistance
  11. succour
  12. rest
  13. rest period
  14. ministration
Antonyms:
  1. damage
  2. hurt
  3. injury
  4. pain
A relieved state of mind
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. ease
  2. comfort
  3. satisfaction
  4. relaxation
  5. release
  6. happiness
  7. contentment
  8. easing
  9. cheer
  10. restfulness
  11. a load off one's mind
  12. moderation
A person or persons taking over the duties of another
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. substitute
  2. replacement
  3. stand-in
  4. reliever
  5. backup
  6. backup-man
  7. fill-in
The raised portions of a sculptural decoration or map
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. embossment
  2. projection
  3. rilievo (Italian)
  4. high-relief
  5. half relief
  6. bas-relief
  7. low relief
  8. hollow relief
  9. relievo
  10. intaglio
  11. frieze
  12. contour
  13. rilievo
  14. configuration
  15. sculptural relief
Synonyms:
(Adjective)
  1. relieved
  2. embossed
  3. in relief

Words Related to Relief

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. decoration
  2. increase
  3. financial-assistance
  4. compensation

Relief Sentence Examples

  • Relief brought a smile to her lips.

  • Relief brought tears to her eyes.

  • It was a relief to stretch out in a restaurant booth.

  • She sighed in relief and rested her head on Damian's shoulder.

  • Relief and fear unleashed within her, and she was hauled once again to her feet.

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