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to relieve
01
to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.
Transitive: to relieve mental or physical distress
Examples
Taking a short break can relieve stress during a busy workday.
02
to take something away through stealing or cunning actions
Transitive: to relieve sb of a possession
Examples
The cunning thief sought to relieve the wealthy merchant of his prized possessions.
03
to take over for someone, typically temporarily, so that they can be freed from their duties
Transitive: to relieve sb
Examples
The second-shift worker arrived early to relieve the tired employee who had been working since morning.
04
to alleviate or mitigate a hardship, injustice, or oppressive situation through legal or official action
Transitive: to relieve sb of a hardship or injustice
Examples
The court 's decision to overturn the unjust verdict relieved the defendant of a wrongful conviction.
05
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
Examples
The allied forces moved quickly to relieve the besieged city by air-dropping food and medical supplies.
06
to break up monotony or boredom by adding diversity or change
Transitive: to relieve a boring situation or scene
Examples
The colorful murals along the city streets relieve the otherwise drab concrete walls.
07
to lessen or mitigate the intensity or burden of a situation
Transitive: to relieve a difficult situation
Examples
Implementing time management techniques can relieve the pressure of looming deadlines.
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