English to English
noun
- the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
As he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
He enjoyed his relief from responsibility.
Getting it off his conscience gave him some ease.
source: WordNet 3.0
- (law) redress awarded by a court
Was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?.
source: WordNet 3.0
- someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
The star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes.
We need extra employees for summer fill-ins.
source: WordNet 3.0
- assistance in time of difficulty
The contributions provided some relief for the victims.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a pause for relaxation
People actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests.
source: WordNet 3.0
- a change for the better
source: WordNet 3.0
- aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
He has been on relief for many years.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
He asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain.
source: WordNet 3.0
- sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
source: WordNet 3.0
- the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
He asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta.
source: WordNet 3.0
- The act of relieving, or the state of being relieved; the removal, or partial removal, of any evil, or of anything oppressive or burdensome, by which some ease is obtained; succor; alleviation; comfort; ease; redress.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [rilíf] Tampok; lilok; ningning; ginghawa; kahalile
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
