relief vs embossment

embossment vs relief

relief and embossment both are nouns.

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

As nouns, relief and embossment are synonyms defined as:

relief and embossment: sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background

Other synonyms of relief include relievo, rilievo, sculptural relief.

relief (noun)	embossment (noun)
aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped	sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background
the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)	an impression produced by pressure or printing
assistance in time of difficulty
the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged
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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