breath vs relief

relief vs breath

breath and relief both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
breath	Yes	No	No	No
relief	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, relief is a hypernym of breath; that is, relief is a word with a broader meaning than breath:

breath: a short respite
relief: a pause for relaxation

Other hypernyms of breath include respite, rest, rest period.

breath (noun)	relief (noun)
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing	aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped
an indirect suggestion	the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)
a slight movement of the air	assistance in time of difficulty
the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration	the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
a short respite	sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
	a change for the better
	the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
	someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
	(law) redress awarded by a court
	the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)
	a pause for relaxation

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