relief: Information About The Word 'relief'

relief is an acceptable dictionary word for games like scrabble, words with friends, crossword, etc.

The word 'relief' is made up of 6 letters.

Meanings:
  • (n) the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced; "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"
  • (n) 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"
  • (n) (law) redress awarded by a court; "was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?"
  • (n) 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"
  • (n) assistance in time of difficulty; "the contributions provided some relief for the victims"
  • (n) a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"
  • (n) a change for the better
  • (n) aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped; "he has been on relief for many years"
  • (n) the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"
  • (n) sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
  • (n) the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged; "he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta"
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Using the word 'relief' in Scrabble will fetch you 9 points while using it in Words with Friends will fetch you 10 points (without taking into consideration the effect of any multipliers).

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Words Ending With 'relief'

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Words Starting With 'relief'

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Words Containing 'relief'

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Points in Scrabble for relief9
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Number of Letters in relief6
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