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Relief

nounid 118495·updated May 18, 2026
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sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background

polysemous

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Variants

synonym
alleviationbettermenteaseeasingembossmentministrationrelieverrelievorespiterestrest periodrilievosculptural reliefsuccorsuccour
plural
Reliefs
possessive
Relief's
pluralpossessive
Reliefs'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary11 sensesview framework →
§1
the act of reducing something unpleasant
§2
the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
§3
aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
§4
assistance in time of difficulty
§5
sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
§6
a change for the better
§7
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
§8
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
§9
redress awarded by a court
§10
the condition of being comfortable or relieved, especially after being relieved of distress
§11
a pause for relaxation

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