RELIEF Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

relief

noun

ri-ˈlēf

as in consolation

a feeling of ease from grief or trouble my coworkers' kind words gave me some relief from the grief that I was feeling upon the death of my partner

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as in replacement

a person or thing that takes the place of another I can't go home from my nursing shift until my relief shows up to take over

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as in comfort

reduction of or freedom from pain the aspirin gave him some relief from the headache

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Recent Examples of relief Reserves open in effort to cut prices In a search for some relief, the International Energy Agency pledged to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency stockpiles of member nations. —

David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026 Too often, people who desperately need relief do not get it. —

Richard Cordray, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026 Zebig’s leadoff single Monday then came with a huge sigh of relief. —

Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026 Reserves open in an effort to cut prices In a search for some relief, the International Energy Agency pledged to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency stockpiles of member nations. —

Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relief

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Noun

Undaunted, Tildsley rallied to capture consolation wins over Daniel Krutules of Georgia (9-3 decision), Israel Acosta of Washington (9-4 decision) and Noah Bull of Utah (15-1).

— Barry Scanlon, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
The consolation of an evening mint tea and hookah was precious to those stalked by fear all day.

— Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026