relief - Meaning in Tamil

relief - Meaning in Tamil

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Definitions and Meaning of relief in English

relief noun

1. the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)

   Example

   • "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"
2. the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged

   Example

   • "he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta"
3. aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped

   Example

   • "he has been on relief for many years"
4. assistance in time of difficulty

   Example

   • "the contributions provided some relief for the victims"
5. sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
6. a change for the better
7. the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

   Example

   • "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"
8. someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

   Examples

   • "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"
   • "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
9. (law) redress awarded by a court

   Example

   • "was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?"
10. the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)

    Examples

    • "getting it off his conscience gave him some ease"
    • "he enjoyed his relief from responsibility"
11. a pause for relaxation

    Example

    • "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"

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