relief
The removal of stress or discomfort.
Example
“I sighed with relief when I found out that my daughter hadn't got lost, but was waiting for me at home.”
Other meanings
The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort.
Release from a post or duty, as when replaced by another.
Word history
From Latin "relevo".
Where this comes from
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