Relief

[n] assistance in time of difficulty; "the contributions provided some relief for the victims"
[n] the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance); "he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain"
[n] the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged; "he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta"
[n] aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped; "he has been on relief for many years"
[n] sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
[n] a change for the better
[n] the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced; "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"
[n] someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult); "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
[n] (law) redress awarded by a court; "was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?"
[n] the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress); "he enjoyed his relief from responsibility"; "getting it off his conscience gave him some ease"
[n] a pause for relaxation; "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"

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Synonyms

alleviation, alleviation, assuagement, backup, backup man, ease, easement, easing, easing, embossment, fill-in, ministration, moderation, reliever, relievo, respite, rest, rest period, rilievo, sculptural relief, stand-in, substitute, succor, succour