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 Expect the relief to continue most of Wednesday, but rain chances will increase through the week and weekend, according to forecasters. — Miami Herald Staff Report, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 Board member, Patriot Relief, a Harrisburg disaster-relief nonprofit founded after Hurricane Helene. — Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026 Puyallup School District and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association also asked the Supreme Court to deny relief. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 The right-hander started Games 2 and 5 against the White Sox and tossed an inning in relief in Game 4. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relief

Recent Examples of Synonyms for relief

Noun

But that's little consolation for those who are stuck on the outskirts of the job market, knocking on doors that rarely open.

— Scott Horsley, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
Arkansas lost its 14th straight SEC game, but played markedly better than in their first two conference games of the coach Ryan Silverfield era, though that’s hardly consolation given the length of the streak.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of consolation

Noun

Mixing wand finish is oxidizing for mixing lacks replacement with stainless steel material.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Ty Dieffenbach isn’t going anywhere Heading into his first start at the Power Four level, there was still talk from coach Bob Chesney that there was a battle for Iamaleava’s replacement between Dieffenbach and Madden Iamaleava.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of replacement

Noun

Plans also call for more natural light, additional green space and a new lobby aimed at improving comfort for patients and families.

— Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
The protests being lodged against that decision provide some comfort, and Louise would have been grateful for them.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of comfort

Noun

Jonah himself is remaining positive while keeping his spirits up thanks to the love, support and encouragement of his family, friends and all those doctors and nurses who care so much for him.

— Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
After encouragement from the coaches, Koerber improved his personal best by three minutes at his next race, Brown said.

— Donald Fountain, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of encouragement

Noun

Following his release from jail, Archer published his prison diaries, carried on with his charity work and wrote more novels.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026
Officers arrived and worked with office staff to secure the area and ensure the safety of those present, the Rocklin Police Department said news release.

— Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of release

Noun

Megelin Red Light Heating Glove Red light therapy, in context of the hands, has been linked to decreases in joint swelling, improved circulation, and the alleviation of arthritic discomfort.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Today, the region is the focus of extensive central government investment and poverty alleviation efforts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of alleviation

Noun

Toys were evaluated in a lab, with engineers and analysts evaluating toys for safety, durability and ease of assembly.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Zankov started his namesake brand in 2020 to inject a sense of play, ease and innovation into knitwear through the use of color, pattern and textures.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026