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relieves
verb as in make less painful; let up on
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verb as in help; give assistance
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Example Sentences
Good paid leave relieves the pressure on the external child-care system.
The deal also relieves some financial pressure for the satellite TV provider, which has been grappling with a $25 billion debt load.
The hot water breaks down the stinger venom, relieves the pain of the sting and prevents infection, according to the California State Parks.
Riddle performs canine massage for both relaxation and rehabilitation — he says that it relieves muscle tension and stress, increases blood flow and mobility and may ease pain from arthritis.
Placing perfection on a pedestal relieves the collective anxiety — but prohibits the opportunity — of accepting failure as an integral part of life.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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