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relief | yeesh |

As a noun relief

is the removal of stress or discomfort.

As an interjection yeesh is

Expressing exasperation or impatience.

relief

English

(wikipedia relief)

Etymology 1

From (etyl) . See also relieve.

Noun

(en noun)
  • The removal of stress or discomfort.
  • *
    • , title=(The Celebrity), chapter=5 , passage=Although the Celebrity was almost impervious to sarcasm, he was now beginning to exhibit visible signs of uneasiness,
  • The feeling associated with the removal of stress or discomfort.
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    • , title=The Dust of Conflict , chapter=20 citation , passage=Tony's face expressed relief , and Nettie sat silent for a moment until the vicar said “It was a generous impulse, but it may have been a momentary one,
  • The person who takes over a shift for another.
  • Aid or assistance offered in time of need.
  • (legal) Court-ordered compensation, aid, or protection, a redress.
  • A lowering of a tax through special provisions; short for tax relief.
    • Synonyms
    * (removal of stress and discomfort) ease, alleviation, liss, respite * (feeling of removal of stress and discomfort) ease, alleviation, liss * (person who takes over a shift) stand-in, substitute, backup, fill-in
    Derived terms
    * relieve * relief agency * relief pitcher * relief map * relief worker

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) .

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A type of sculpture or other artwork in which shapes or figures protrude from a flat background.
  • The apparent difference in elevation in the surface of a painting or drawing made noticeable by a variation in light or color.
  • The difference of elevations on a surface.
    • the relief on that part of the Earth's surface
    Synonyms
    * (type of artwork) embossing * (difference of elevations on a surface) texture, topography

    Anagrams

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    yeesh

    English

    Interjection

    (en interjection)
  • * 1999 Feb 3, 3:00 am, Jenn, The Theory of being loved , alt.romance:
    • You ask..yeesh do we have to teach you EVERYTHING??
  • * 2005 Sep 29, 12:29 am, Rev. Bleech_, Rate crimes against humanity from best to worst , alt.music.pink-floyd:
    • >How can there be a "best" crime against humanity?
    Ones that get rid of the most undesirable ethnic groups. Yeesh do I have to draw a picture?
  • * 2009 , Jennifer Crusie, Anne Stuart, Lani Diane Rich, Dogs and Goddesses , page 383:
    • Yeesh , pour salt on the wound, why don't you?
  • * 2009 , Jeannine Garsee, Say the Word , page 296:
    • “I just wondered if you'd—” “Shut up, Shawna. I didn't say anything. Yeesh! ”
  • phew, whew.
  • * 2003 , Jeanette Cottrell, There's No Such Thing!?
    • "I guess that explains why they don't fly very well." Gina shuddered. "And I almost made it crash! Yeesh !" "Yeesh is right," agreed Jay.
  • * 2005 , Lee Edward Födi, Kendra Kandlestar and the Box of Whispers?
    • "Yeesh ," Ratchet muttered again, caressing his singed whiskers. "I think I'll let you look for the books from now on, Kendra."
  • yuck, yech.
  • * 2005 , Eugene B Bergmann, Excelsior, you fathead!: the art and enigma of Jean Shepherd
    • And so, if your mother says, "Yeesh !" every time somebody mentions broiled liver...
  • * 2008 , Ann Brashares, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2
    • Yeesh . So strong was his cologne she could practically taste it.
  • * 2008 , Suzanne Brockmann, Force of Nature
    • She did, however, spot Gordon Burns over by the bar. Yeesh . He gave her the creeps.