Her political activism throws the apathy of others into sharp 'relief'. [=makes the apathy of others very noticeable]
His character provides a little 'comic relief' in what is otherwise a very serious and dramatic movie.
Just one day of sunshine would be a welcome 'relief' from the rainy weather we've been having lately.
(..) Maybe you don't even know yourself. But anyone paying attention can see it. How do you live with it? I drag myself outta nightmares and there's no relief in waking up. But... it's better not to give in to it. Takes times longer to put yourself back together than it does to fall apart. (..)2014 The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1