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relief

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/aˈli.vju/a·li·vi·o

Definition

1

A feeling of reassurance and relaxation following the removal of anxiety or distress.

Usage examples

He felt a wave of relief wash over him after hearing the good news.
The relief was palpable when the storm finally passed.

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sense of reliefrelief effort