- the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
- the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
- (law) redress awarded by a court
- someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
💬 Examples
- "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"
- "he enjoyed his relief from responsibility"
- "getting it off his conscience gave him some ease"
- "was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?"