RELIEF Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

relief

noun

ri-ˈlēf

Definition of relief

as in consolation

a feeling of ease from grief or trouble my coworkers' kind words gave me some relief from the grief that I was feeling upon the death of my partner

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as in replacement

a person or thing that takes the place of another I can't go home from my nursing shift until my relief shows up to take over

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as in comfort

reduction of or freedom from pain the aspirin gave him some relief from the headache

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Recent Examples of relief The biggest difference is how Calvo once viewed property tax relief. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 The extreme heat is expected to continue through midweek before a weather pattern shift brings relief. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 The high-quality Italian calf leather is designed to soften over time, while cushioned insoles and thick, low block heels offer pressure relief and arch support. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2026 The fund provides wildfire survivors with up to 12 months and $100,000 in mortgage relief that does not need to be repaid. — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relief

Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief

Noun

His first United goal came as a consolation in a 3-1 defeat to Brentford at the end of September, his seventh appearance, and six weeks and one more goal after that, he was sidelined for a month by a knee injury.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
But like The Bad News Bears’ rangy little dirtbag on the dirtbike, there was no dishonor in the loss, even if the fans would’ve found even greater consolation in a title.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of consolation

Noun

If the claim is approved, the company pays toward the repair or replacement up to the plan’s coverage limit.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
An examination of half of the building’s 278 panels reportedly revealed that 46 had severe structural corrosion and 93 had mild-to-moderate corrosion; one third of them requires immediate replacement.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of replacement

Noun

De Zerbi will take encouragement from Savio’s bright debut, with the £85million recruit from Manchester City looking bright and threatening, without executing on the final action.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The YouTube videos, Griffin said, were causing third-party contact because of Myers’ encouragement.

— Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of encouragement

Noun

He was originally sentenced to two months in prison but ultimately was allowed instead to serve the time in a work-release program, pay the back taxes and a $30,000 fine, and perform 800 hours of community service teaching art in Harlem schools.

— BETH J. HARPAZ THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2026
Sydney Sweeney sparked widespread backlash following the release of her provocative campaign for a sports trading app.

— Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of release

Noun

His exhibition of some of its contents at Palo, in the East Village, keeps the focus of our attention on his black-and-white photographs, which hold it with a sense of ease that never undermines their moody soulfulness.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
The gown was cast in a dark liquorice color, with an A-line silhouette and vented back for ease of movement.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026