Definitions of relief:

• noun:   the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged

  Example: "He asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta"

• noun:   aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped

  Example: "He has been on relief for many years"

• noun:   assistance in time of difficulty

  Example: "The contributions provided some relief for the victims"

• noun:   sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
• noun:   the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

  Example: "As he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"

• noun:   (law) redress awarded by a court

  Example: "Was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?"

• noun:   the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)

  Example: "He enjoyed his relief from responsibility"

• noun:   a change for the better
• noun:   someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
• noun:   a pause for relaxation
• noun:   the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)

  Example: "He asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"