relief

[rɪˈliːf]

Definition:
1. The feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced.
2. The act of removing or reducing pain, anxiety, etc.
3. 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.