reliefs

noun

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

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

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

aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped

a change for the better

a pause for relaxation

assistance in time of difficulty

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

(law) redress awarded by a court

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

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

Roots

rere- · Latin · up, again levo-lief · Latin · lift, lighten

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