Collocations with "relief"

23 collocations found

disaster8.5
pain8.5
much-needed relief

a necessary feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress

much-needed8.2
blessed relief

Used to describe a welcome and significant easing of pain, distress, or anxiety.

blessed8.0
famine relief

Money, food, or other help that is sent to a country or area where there is a famine.

famine7.9
palpable relief

Used to describe a strong and noticeable feeling of relief after a period of anxiety or distress.

palpable7.8
flood7.6
relief pitcher

A pitcher who replaces another pitcher during a game.

pitcher7.6
relief convoy

a convoy delivering relief supplies

convoy7.4
relief washes over

Used to describe a strong feeling of relief suddenly affecting someone.

wash over7.3
tsunami relief

Refers to the aid and assistance efforts following a tsunami.

tsunami7.2
aid7.1
relief programme

a programme to provide aid after a disaster or in a crisis

programme7.1
relief sweeps over

Used to describe a sudden feeling of reassurance after anxiety or distress.

sweep over7.1
hurricane relief

aid, such as money or supplies, sent to help people affected by a hurricane

hurricane7.0
symptomatic relief

refers to the easing of symptoms of a disease or condition without curing the underlying cause

symptomatic7.0
agency6.9
short-lived relief

Describes a feeling of relief that is temporary.

short-lived6.5
relief sculpture

A type of sculpture where the sculpted elements remain attached to a solid background of the same material.

sculpture6.2
throw into relief

to make something more noticeable, distinct, or prominent

throw into6.2
stark relief

made very clear and obvious, often against a background

stark6.0
map5.9
relief carving

A sculptural technique where the sculpted elements remain attached to a solid background of the same material.

carving5.5