Relief
Definition
(noun) The alleviation of pain, distress, or discomfort
Examples
“The medication provided immediate relief from his persistent headaches.”
“When the dentist finally stopped, I felt relief.”
“Her relief was obvious when the bus pulled up at midnight.”
“There was relief in his voice after the test came back normal.”
“After a week of insomnia, that first decent nap brought real relief.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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