word
Relief
Rih-LEEF
/rɪˈliːf/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
relief
Dictionary meaning
The act of reducing something unpleasant.
Examples
- The child asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain.
- We asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta.
Synonyms: easing
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