ASSUAGEMENT

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

The feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

Example:

as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief

Synonyms:

alleviation; assuagement; relief

Classified under:

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions

Hypernyms ("assuagement" is a kind of...):

comfort (a feeling of freedom from worry or disappointment)

Derivation:

assuage (provide physical relief, as from pain)