reliefs

1. the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reducedExamples: "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"Synonyms: alleviation, assuagement, relief

2. the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)Examples: "he enjoyed his relief from responsibility"; "getting it off his conscience gave him some ease"Synonyms: ease, relief

3. (law) redress awarded by a courtExamples: "was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?"Synonyms: relief

4. someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)Examples: "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"Synonyms: backup, backup man, fill-in, relief, reliever, stand-in, substitute

5. assistance in time of difficultyExamples: "the contributions provided some relief for the victims"Synonyms: ministration, relief, succor, succour

6. a pause for relaxationExamples: "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"Synonyms: relief, respite, rest, rest period