relief

Definition:
The feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced.
The act of removing or reducing pain, anxiety, etc.
A change for the better.

Use 'relief' in a sentence:

• 1. Thousands of people could die because the relief effort has fallen so far behind.
• 2. Bands of gunmen have hijacked food shipments and terrorized relief workers.
• 3. To his great relief the engine came to life.
• 4. It's a relief to get out of the office once in a while.
• 5. Organizing famine relief presents huge logistical problems.
• 6. News of their safety came as a great relief.
• 7. She sighed with relief.
• 8. The snow-capped mountain stood out in sharp relief against the blue sky.
• 9. Roberta sighed with relief.
• 10. Marauding gangs of armed men have been looting food relief supplies.
• 11. We all breathed a sigh of relief when it was over.
• 12. The tax relief will sunset after a year.
• 13. Their differences have been thrown into sharp relief by the present crisis.
• 14. Much to my relief the car was not damaged.
• 15. We all needed a little light relief at the end of a long day.
• 16. The agency says international relief agencies also have pitched in.
• 17. It was a great relief to be back on dry land after such a rough crossing.
• 18. They hope the new drug will prove especially efficacious in the relief of pain.
• 19. A UN spokesman said that the mission will carry 20 tons of relief supplies.
• 20. The UN system will be in a position to support the extensive relief efforts needed.
• 21. Robert could not conceal his relief.
• 22. What a relief !
• 23. What a relief!
• 24. Relief agencies are stepping up efforts to provide food, shelter, and agricultural equipment.
• 25. No relief drivers were available.
• 26. I breathed a sigh of relief.
• 27. There was little comic relief in his speech.
• 28. The next crew relief comes on duty at 9 o'clock.
• 29. The news will come as a great relief to the French authorities.
• 30. They have begun marshalling forces to send relief to the hurricane victims.
• 31. A great sense of relief flooded over him.
• 32. I felt a huge surge of relief and happiness.
• 33. She can always be relied on to provide comic relief at a boring party.
• 34. It was a relief to be able to talk to someone about it.
• 35. The organization has collected $2.5 million for the relief effort.
• 36. The bronze doors are covered with sculpted reliefs.
• 37. His feelings were part anger, part relief.
• 38. A shortage of funds is preventing the UN from monitoring relief.
• 39. 'Thank goodness for that!' she said with a sigh of relief.
• 40. The booklet contains information on pain relief during labour.
• 41. The column was decorated in high relief with scenes from Greek mythology.
• 42. We all heaved a sigh of relief.
• 43. The port is vital to supply relief to millions of drought victims.
• 44. Relief supplies were rushed in.
• 45. He smiled with relief.
• 46. International organizations intensified their activities to locate victims and assist with relief efforts.
• 47. This brought considerable relief from the pain.
• 48. Relief workers are still searching through collapsed buildings.
• 49. We all breathed a sigh of relief when he left.
• 50. The calm of the countryside came as a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of city life.
• 51. She became involved in social and relief work among the refugees.
• 52. I sighed with inward relief.
• 53. She sighed with relief that it was all over.
• 54. Relief surged through her.