1. relief
noun. ['rɪˈliːf, riːˈliːf'] the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced.
Synonyms
- alleviation
- assuagement
Antonyms
- incomparable
- different
- unsatisfactory
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Words that Rhyme with Bas Relief
- bas-relief
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- leaf
- leif
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- mccleaf
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- salif
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Example sentences of the word bas-relief
1. Noun Phrase
People have long used it for sculptures, engraving and bas relief.
2. relief
noun. ['rɪˈliːf, riːˈliːf'] the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress).
Synonyms
- reprieve
- comfort
- ease
- comfortableness
Antonyms
- accelerate
- stretch
- expand
- appreciate
3. relief
noun. ['rɪˈliːf, riːˈliːf'] (law) redress awarded by a court.
Synonyms
- damages
- restitution
- redress
- indemnification
- amends
Antonyms
- expansion
- addition
- maximization
- inflate
4. relief
noun. ['rɪˈliːf, riːˈliːf'] assistance in time of difficulty.
Synonyms
- consolation
- mercy
- aid
- ministration
- succour
- comfort
- solace
- assist
- succor
- assistance
Antonyms
- disagree
- disjoin
- unbalance
- juvenile
5. relief
noun. ['rɪˈliːf, riːˈliːf'] someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult).
Synonyms
- backup man
- double
- locum tenens
- peer
- match
- stand-in
- fill-in
- reliever
- alternate
- surrogate
- substitute
- stunt woman
- stunt man
- compeer
- equal
- locum
- replacement
Antonyms
- inadequacy
- strengthening
- appreciation
- classification
6. relief
noun. ['rɪˈliːf, riːˈliːf'] the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance).
Synonyms
- alleviation
- detente
- liberalization
- decompressing
- step-down
- easement
- decrease
- easing
- liberalisation
- spasmolysis
- diminution
- reduction
- relaxation
- palliation
Antonyms
- increase
- disapproval
- single
- malfunction
7. relief
noun. ['rɪˈliːf, riːˈliːf'] aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped.
Synonyms
- welfare
- public assistance
Antonyms
- little
- Lady
- noblewoman
8. relief
noun. ['rɪˈliːf, riːˈliːf'] a pause for relaxation.
Synonyms
- interruption
- breathing space
- breath
- respite
- suspension
- breather
- rest
- breathing spell
- rest period
- pause
- intermission
- break
- breathing place
Antonyms
- strengthen
- crescendo
- maximise
- maximize
9. relief
noun. ['rɪˈliːf, riːˈliːf'] a change for the better.
Synonyms
- alteration
- easing
- moderation
- change
- modification
- disembarrassment
Antonyms
- biological
- natural
- unequal
- incommensurate
10. relief
noun. ['rɪˈliːf, riːˈliːf'] the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged.
Synonyms
- liberation
- freeing
Antonyms
- unequivocal
- multivalent
- univalent