alleviation, ease, or deliverance through the removal of pain, distress, oppression, etc.
2.
a means or thing that relieves pain, distress, anxiety, etc.
3.
money, food, or other help given to those in poverty or need.
4.
something affording a pleasing change, as from monotony.
5.
release from a post of duty, as by the arrival of a substitute or replacement.
6.
the person or persons acting as replacement.
7.
the rescue of a besieged town, fort, etc., from an attacking force.