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relieve
verb as in make less painful; let up on
Strong matches
verb as in help; give assistance
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Example Sentences
The robot masseuse kneaded my butt in just the right spots and even relieved shoulder tightness from hours of typing at my desk.
County sheriff’s deputies have been relieved of duty amid an investigation into their work for a 24-year-old cryptocurrency entrepreneur accused of extortion and hiding millions of dollars from tax collectors.
When she regained consciousness, I was so relieved.
He said that two army personnel were being court-martialled over the incident and while the case was still in progress, the military had redeployed them and relieved them of their command.
Following this estimate, consumer spending is expected to perform relatively well during the holiday season and could relieve some retailers who had a lackluster Black Friday, according to Reuters.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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