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to relieve
02
to take over for someone, typically temporarily, so that they can be freed from their duties
Transitive: to relieve sb
03
to alleviate or mitigate a hardship, injustice, or oppressive situation through legal or official action
Transitive: to relieve sb of a hardship or injustice
04
to provide assistance, reinforcements, or supplies to a location or group of people under siege or in a state of emergency
Transitive: to relieve besieged people or area
05
to break up monotony or boredom by adding diversity or change
Transitive: to relieve a boring situation or scene
06
to lessen or mitigate the intensity or burden of a situation
Transitive: to relieve a difficult situation
07
to take something away through stealing or cunning actions
Transitive: to relieve sb of a possession
relieve
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relieved
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relieved
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reliever
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reliever
n
Example
A warm bath relieved the muscle tension after a long day.
Medication has relieved the intensity of his chronic pain.
The ongoing therapy sessions are currently relieving her emotional distress.
Taking a short break can relieve stress during a busy workday.
A good night's sleep will relieve fatigue and improve overall well-being.
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