debt relief
noun · Collocation / phrase B2
Plain meaning
help that reduces or cancels debt
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss help that reduces or cancels debt in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed debt relief as a key issue.
examThe passage argues that debt relief can affect policy decisions and public behaviour.
Common collocations
provide debt reliefdebt relief programmeinternational debt relief
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “provide debt relief”.