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English to English noun
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the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced |  | Example: as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief
source: wordnet30
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the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance) |  | Example: he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain
source: wordnet30
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The act of alleviating; a lightening of weight or severity; mitigation; relief. |  | source: webster1913
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