relief - noun

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)

(law) redress awarded by a court

someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

assistance in time of difficulty

a pause for relaxation

a change for the better

aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped

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

sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background

the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged

relief - thesaurus

alleviation   assuagement   backup   ease   easement   easing   embossment   ministration   moderation   reliever   relievo   respite   rest   rilievo   substitute   succor   succour