Synonyms of reliefs

reliefs

noun

plural of relief

1

as in consolations

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• consolations
• comforts
• encouragements
• reassurances
• solaces
• sympathies
• assurances
• cheers
• alleviations
• inspirations
• uplifts
• mitigations
• empathies
• assistances
• contentments
• succors
• aids
• assuagements
• help
• commiserations

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distresses
• tortures
• torments
• heartaches
• cold comforts
• heartbreaks
• anguishes

2

as in replacements

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• replacements
• substitutes
• backups
• assistants
• surrogates
• covers
• pinch hitters
• reserves
• subs
• proxies
• fill-ins
• designated hitters
• stand-ins
• alternates
• makeshifts
• locum tenentes
• factors
• deputies
• delegates
• apologies
• representatives
• agents
• attorneys
• assignees
• envoys
• successors
• procurators
• commissaries
• relievers
• reps
• seconds
• stopgaps
• understudies
• superseders

3

as in comforts

reduction of or freedom from pain

the aspirin gave him some relief from the headache

Synonyms & Similar Words

• comforts
• releases
• eases
• alleviations
• decreases
• mitigations
• moderations
• mollifications
• diminishments
• assuagements
• appeasements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discomforts
• sufferings
• pains
• miseries
• tortures
• torments
• agonies
• stitches
• pangs
• aches
• anguishes
• throes
• pricks
• stings
• smarts
• twinges
• tingles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reliefs

The sculptor Berthold Nebel left his mark across Manhattan, from the sea nymphs in the ceilings of the old Cunard Building at the foot of Broadway to the limestone reliefs at the Hispanic Society up on 155th Street. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 July 2026

At Angkor Wat, Gordon and one of his investigators did a side-by-side comparison of the reliefs covering the temple walls to the jewelry in Douglas Latchford's book for Anderson Cooper and the 60 Minutes team. — Will Croxton, CBS News, 28 June 2026

The decor throughout pays homage to local style and the Louisiana environment with white shiplap walls, white-oak details, and, above the beds, oversize plaster wall reliefs depicting magnolia flowers. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 June 2026

For the full royal treatment, book the seven-bedroom Royal Suite overlooking the Buckingham Palace Gardens or the 3,907-square-foot Presidential Suite, styled like a 19th-century mansion with marble columns, elaborate bas-reliefs, and space for up to 14 guests. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026

The plan also involves a ceiling relief above the train hall mimicking Manhattan’s street grid, stone reliefs of the New York City skyline, and the inclusion of four stone eagles from the original Penn Station. — Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026

Frank Stella’s Polish Village reliefs and Maarten Baas’ Grandfather Clocks are among the signature pieces, and guided art walks run alongside rotating exhibitions in The Gallery. — Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026

His pieces include solid wood chairs with a deliberately rudimentary, almost minimal design, integrating ornamental elements such as marquetry panels or tin bas-reliefs into their backs, legs or seats. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026

The houses below are famously adorned with colorful reliefs that recount the history of each owner’s family. — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 15 Feb. 2026