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▸ noun: The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort.
▸ noun: Release from a post or duty, as when replaced by another.
▸ noun: The person who takes over a shift for another.
▸ noun: Aid or assistance offered in time of need.
▸ noun: (law) Court-ordered compensation, aid, or protection, a redress.
▸ noun: A lowering of a tax through special provisions; tax relief.
▸ noun: A certain fine or composition paid by the heir of a tenant upon the death of the ancestor.
▸ noun: (golf) Permission for a player to move their ball to a more convenient spot before taking a shot, under certain circumstances.
▸ noun: (uncountable) A method of sculpture or other artwork in which shapes or figures protrude from a flat background.
▸ noun: (countable) A sculpture or other artwork made with such a method.
▸ noun: The apparent difference in elevation in the surface of a painting or drawing made noticeable by a variation in light or color.
▸ noun: The difference of elevations on a surface.
▸ noun: Relative distinctness, perceived difference due to contrast.
▸ noun: (heraldry) The supposed projection of a charge from the surface of a field, indicated by shading on the sinister and lower sides.
▸ adjective: (of a surface) Characterized by surface inequalities.
▸ adjective: Of or used in letterpress.
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easing,
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assuagement,
respite,
rest,
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backup,
succor,
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