Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Relieve.
How to pronounce relieve:
US
Relieve - as a verb
Provide physical relief, as from pain
Example: "This pill will relieve your headaches"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alleviate12assuage8palliate10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ameliorate12amend8better8improve14meliorate11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
take overHypernyms (Closely Related)
discharge16free7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
Example: "She exempted me from the exam"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exempt17free7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Lessen the intensity of or calm
Example: "The news eased my conscience"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
allay8ease4still5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comfort14console9solace8soothe9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Free from a burden, evil, or distress
Take by stealing
Example: "The thief relieved me of $100"
Grant exemption or release to
Example: "Please excuse me from this class"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excuse15exempt17let offHypernyms (Closely Related)
absolve12free7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
Example: "Relieve the pressure and the stress"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lighten11Example Sentences
"I took a long bath to relieve my stress."
"The medicine helped relieve my headache."
"He was relieved to hear that his mother was okay."
"I relieved him of his duties."
"The rain will relieve the drought-stricken area."
Word Game Points
Is RELIEVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, relieve is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RELIEVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is RELIEVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, relieve is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRELIEVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.
Is RELIEVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, relieve is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRELIEVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
