the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
a change for the better
assistance in time of difficulty
the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
a pause for relaxation
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
(law) redress awarded by a court
the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
gift of money or other material help to support a person or cause