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Vocabulary Entry
relief
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following the removal of anxiety or distress.
Example Sentences
"After the exam, she felt a sense of relief."
"The community celebrated the relief efforts after the disaster."
"He exhaled with relief when he heard the good news."
V
verb
To free from a burden or distress.
Example Sentences
"The medication will help relieve your headache."
"They were working to relieve the tension in the room."
"He tried to relieve his friend’s worries with encouraging words."