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Antonyms for re-lieve
Grammar : Adj, verb |
Spell : ri-leev |
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈliv |
- abandon
- abbreviate
- abstain
- abuse
- accuse
- add
- aggravate
- agitate
- aid
- allow
- anger
- annoy
- approve
- arouse
- ascend
- assign
- assist
- be honest
- bear
- bend
- bequeath
- bind
- blacken
- blame
- block
- bore
- bother
- break
- bring down
- burden
- calm
- cease
- censure
- charge
- check
- clothe
- clutter
- compel
- conceal
- condemn
- confine
- confuse
- continue
- contradict
- convict
- counteract
- cover
- create
- dam
- damage
- damn
- dampen
- darken
- deaden
- decrease
- deject
- delay
- delegate
- demote
- denounce
- deny
- depress
- deprive
- destroy
- detain
- deter
- develop
- diet
- dim
- disagree
- disallow
- disappoint
- disapprove
- disclose
- discontinue
- discourage
- dishearten
- dispirit
- disprove
- disquiet
- disregard
- dissatisfy
- dissuade
- distract
- distress
- disturb
- divulge
- doom
- dull
- egg on
- eject
- employ
- encumber
- endanger
- enervate
- engage
- enlarge
- enslave
- exasperate
- excite
- exclude
- expand
- expose
- extend
- fail
- fast
- fasten
- fill
- find guilty
- fix
- flex
- forget
- free
- frustrate
- get
- get sick
- give
- go up
- grow
- guard
- halt
- handicap
- harass
- harm
- help
- hide
- hinder
- hire
- hit
- hold
- hurt
- ignore
- impeach
- impede
- imprison
- incarcerate
- incite
- increase
- incriminate
- inflame
- infuriate
- injure
- intensify
- invalidate
- irritate
- keep
- kill
- lay bare
- lay open
- lay out
- leave
- leave alone
- let down
- let go
- let out
- liberate
- lift
- limit
- load
- lose
- magnify
- maintain
- make difficult
- move
- neglect
- obligate
- obstruct
- offer
- open
- oppose
- outrage
- owe
- pain
- permit
- perplex
- persist
- pile up
- plant
- precede
- prevent
- prolong
- protect
- protest
- provoke
- punish
- pursue
- push
- put on
- raise
- receive
- refuse
- reject
- release
- remain
- restrain
- retain
- return
- reveal
- rise
- rough
- rouse
- ruffle
- ruin
- run into
- run ragged
- sadden
- sanction
- save
- sentence
- set
- shorten
- show
- slow
- sow
- spoil
- start
- starve
- stay
- stop
- strengthen
- strip
- suppress
- take
- take in
- tell
- tense
- thwart
- tire
- torment
- torture
- trouble
- turn away
- turn over
- uncover
- undermine
- uninspire
- unleash
- unmask
- unnerve
- unwrap
- upset
- use
- validate
- veto
- vex
- weaken
- weigh down
- worry
- worsen
Definition of re-lieve
Origin :- late 14c., "alleviate (pain, etc.), mitigate; afford comfort; allow respite; diminish the pressure of," also "give alms to, provide for;" also figuratively, "take heart, cheer up;" from Old French relever "to raise, relieve" (11c.) and directly from Latin relevare "to raise, alleviate, lift up, free from a burden," from re-, intensive prefix (see re-), + levare "to lift up, lighten," from levis "not heavy" (see lever).
- The notion is "to raise (someone) out of trouble." From c.1400 as "advance to the rescue in battle;" also "return from battle; recall (troops)." Meaning "release from duty" is from early 15c. Related: relieved; relieving.
- As in unburden : adj get rid of
- As in knock off : verb steal
- As in lay : verb make smooth
- As in let off : verb make not subject to punishment or action
- As in lighten : verb reduce weight, load
- As in loot : verb steal goods
- As in absolve : verb free from responsibility, duty
- As in mitigate : verb check, diminish, lighten
- As in moderate : verb restrain, control
- As in mollify : verb pacify, soothe
- As in assist : verb help
- As in pacify : verb make peaceful; appease
- As in palliate : verb gloss over; cover up
- As in plunder : verb ravage, steal
- As in quench : verb satisfy, especially thirst
- As in reassure : verb restore confidence to
- As in redress : verb change, rectify
- As in relax : verb diminish, lessen
- As in relieve : verb make less painful; let up on
- As in relieve : verb help; give assistance
- As in relieve : verb remove blame, responsibility
- As in remedy : verb fix, cure
- As in revive : verb start again; bring back to life
- As in rid : verb do away with; free
- As in bail out : verb help
- As in rip off : verb rob; trick
- As in rob : verb steal, deprive
- As in rotate : verb alternate
- As in salve : verb soothe
- As in soothe : verb calm, ease
- As in spell : verb give rest, relief
- As in substitute : verb interchange, exchange
- As in sustain : verb keep up, maintain
- As in temper : verb calm, moderate
- As in unload : verb take off; empty
- As in benefit : verb help, enhance
- As in void : verb get rid of; empty
- As in calm : verb make composed, quiet
- As in acquit : verb announce removal of blame
- As in disencumber : verb unburden
- As in slake : verb decrease
- As in disburden : verb rid
- As in disembarrass : verb rid
- As in manumit : verb free
- As in pinch-hit : verb substitute
- As in clear : verb liberate; free from uncertainty
- As in reanimate : verb revive
- As in reawaken : verb revive
- As in resurrect : verb revive
- As in revitalize : verb revive
- As in revivify : verb revive
- As in unlade : verb unload
- As in untighten : verb ease
- As in comfort : verb make to feel better
- As in cover : verb fill in for, compensate
- As in cure : verb heal, ease bad situation
- As in discharge : verb dismiss from responsibility
- As in discharge : verb pay, settle debt
- As in aid : verb help, support
- As in dispense : verb exempt from responsibility
- As in ease : verb alleviate, help
- As in encourage : verb give support; help
- As in excuse : verb forgive, absolve; justify
- As in exonerate : verb excuse, clear of responsibility or blame
- As in alternate : verb take turns, change back and forth
- As in ameliorate : verb make, become better
- As in free : verb liberate, let go
- As in free : verb take burden from
- As in harbor : verb hide, protect
- As in help : verb aid, assist
- As in help : verb improve
Synonyms for re-lieve
- abandon
- abate
- abet
- abolish
- abscond
- absolve
- abuse
- accommodate
- acquit
- act for
- act reciprocally
- adjust
- admix
- advance
- advantage
- advocate
- aid
- alibi
- allay
- alleviate
- allow
- ally
- alter
- alternate
- ameliorate
- amend
- anesthetize
- animate
- annul
- answer for
- apologize for
- appease
- appropriate
- approve
- arouse
- assist
- assuage
- assure
- attend
- attend to
- attenuate
- avail
- awaken
- ax
- back
- back up
- bail
- bail out
- balance
- ballyhoo
- balm
- bandy
- bankroll
- be good for
- be in place of
- be of use
- bear
- bear with
- becalm
- befriend
- benefact
- benefit
- bereave
- better
- bleach
- bleed
- blink at
- blow hot and cold
- blunt
- board
- bolster
- boost
- boot out
- bounce
- bounce back
- brace
- break
- break bulk
- break into
- breathe
- breathe new life into
- brighten
- bring aid
- bring around
- bring to
- buck up
- build
- bump
- bunk
- buoy
- burglarize
- burgle
- burn
- bury the hatchet
- bust
- butter up
- buttress
- calm
- calm down
- camouflage
- can
- cancel
- carry
- cashier
- cast
- cast off
- change
- chasten
- cheat
- check
- cheer
- chill out
- clarify
- clean up
- clean up one's act
- clear
- clear out
- clear the way
- cloak
- cold turkey
- collaborate
- come and go
- come around
- come to life
- come together
- comfort
- commiserate with
- commute
- compensate
- compose
- con
- conceal
- conciliate
- condole
- condone
- confess
- confide
- confirm
- console
- constrain
- content
- continue
- contribute to
- control
- convey
- convince
- cool
- cool it
- cool off
- cool out
- cooperate
- cop
- correct
- countenance
- counteract
- counterbalance
- countercheck
- cover
- cover for
- crumble
- curb
- cure
- cushion
- cut down
- cut loose
- debug
- decline
- decontaminate
- decrease
- defalcate
- defend
- defog
- defraud
- delight
- deliver
- demobilize
- deplete
- depredate
- deputize
- despoil
- devastate
- develop
- dial back
- die down
- dilute
- diminish
- disabuse
- disburden
- discard
- discharge
- disclose
- discommode
- disculpate
- disembarrass
- disencumber
- disengage
- disentangle
- disenthrall
- disgorge
- disguise
- disimprison
- disinherit
- disintegrate
- dismiss
- dispense
- dispense from
- displace
- dispose
- dispose of
- dispossess
- dissemble
- divert
- divest
- divulge
- do a favor
- do a service
- do for
- do for one
- do one's part
- do out of
- do the trick
- do the work of
- doctor
- domicile
- dose
- double for
- drain
- dress
- drop
- dry out
- dulcify
- dull
- dump
- dupe
- ease
- ease off
- ebb
- egg on
- eject
- eliminate
- emancipate
- embezzle
- emit
- empty
- encourage
- endorse
- energize
- enfranchise
- enkindle
- enliven
- ensue
- entertain
- eradicate
- evacuate
- even
- even out
- except
- exchange
- exculpate
- excuse
- exempt
- exempt from
- exhilarate
- exonerate
- expedite
- expel
- explain
- exploit
- extenuate
- exterminate
- extinguish
- extirpate
- extricate
- facilitate
- fall
- favor
- feed
- fiddle with
- filch
- fill in
- fill in for
- fill one's position
- fill the bill
- find innocent
- fine tune
- fire
- fix up
- flatten
- fleece
- flow
- fluctuate
- flush
- follow
- follow in sequence
- follow in turn
- forage
- foray
- force to resign
- forgive
- fortify
- forward
- foster
- free
- freeze out
- frustrate
- further
- get behind
- get off one's chest
- get rid of
- give a boost
- give a break
- give a hand
- give a leg up
- give a lift
- give a rest
- give absolution
- give confidence
- give off
- give one notice
- give the brush
- gladden
- gloze
- glut
- go
- go as
- go down the line for
- go easy on
- go for
- go over
- go to bat for
- go with
- gorge
- grab
- grant amnesty
- grant respite
- gratify
- grease
- grease the wheels
- guarantee
- guard
- gut
- heal
- hearten
- heave-ho
- heist
- help
- hide
- hijack
- hold back
- hold up
- honor
- house
- hush
- hush up
- hustle
- hype
- impose on
- improve
- indulge
- inspire
- inspirit
- instigate
- insure
- intercede
- interchange
- interrupt
- intersperse
- invigorate
- invite
- iron
- jettison
- junk
- justify
- keep alive
- keep from falling
- keep going
- kick
- kick out
- kick the habit
- kip
- kiss and make up
- kiss goodbye
- knock off
- knock over
- launder
- lax
- lay back
- lay bare
- lay off
- lay waste
- lend a hand
- lessen
- let go
- let hair down
- let loose
- let off
- let off easy
- let off hook
- let off the hook
- let one go
- let out
- let up
- let up on
- level
- levitate
- liberate
- lie by
- lifeboat
- lift
- lighten
- lighten burden
- liquidate
- lock out
- lodge
- loft
- loose
- loosen
- loot
- lose
- lose speed
- lower
- lug
- lull
- maintain
- make
- make a killing
- make a pitch for
- make allowances for
- make amends
- make better
- make easier
- make free
- make good
- make healthy
- make it
- make less
- make light of
- make lighter
- make nice
- make peace
- make reasonable
- make reparation
- make restitution
- make up
- make up for
- make well
- make whole
- manumit
- maraud
- mask
- medicate
- meet
- meet halfway
- meliorate
- mellow
- mend
- minimize
- minister to
- mitigate
- moderate
- modify
- modulate
- moisten
- mollify
- monkey around with
- moonlight requisition
- mug
- nab
- negate
- negative
- neutralize
- nix
- nourish
- nurse
- nurture
- off-load
- offset
- open doors
- open doors for
- open the door
- oscillate
- oust
- out with it
- overcome
- overlook
- own
- pacificate
- pacify
- pack
- palliate
- pardon
- parole
- pass over
- pat on the back
- patch things up
- patronize
- pay
- pay for
- pay off
- pay one's dues
- pay up
- peculate
- perk up
- pick up
- pilfer
- pillage
- pinch
- placate
- plane
- play down
- play up to
- plead ignorance
- please
- plug
- plunder
- pour
- pour oil on
- pour out
- preserve
- press
- pretext
- prettify
- prevail
- prey
- privilege
- privilege from
- profit
- prolong
- promote
- prop
- propitiate
- protract
- provide for
- provide refuge
- prowl
- proxy
- puff
- pull
- pull for
- purge
- purloin
- push
- put at ease
- put off
- put on a Band-Aid
- put on the map
- put on the street
- put one's mind to rest
- put right
- put the lid on
- put up
- qualify
- quarter
- quell
- quench
- quick fix
- quicken
- quiet
- quiet fears
- quieten
- quit
- quit cold
- raid
- rally
- ransack
- ransom
- ratify
- rationalize
- ravage
- reactivate
- reanimate
- reassure
- reawaken
- recalibrate
- recompense
- recondition
- recover
- rectify
- redeem
- redress
- reduce
- reform
- refresh
- regulate
- rehabilitate
- reinforce
- rejuvenate
- rekindle
- relax
- relaxed
- release
- relent
- relieve
- relinquish
- remedy
- remit
- remove
- renew
- renovate
- repair
- replace
- repress
- reprieve
- requisition
- rescue
- restore
- restore to health
- restrain
- resurrect
- resuscitate
- revamp
- reveal
- revise
- revitalize
- revive
- revivify
- rid
- ride out on rail
- ride shotgun
- rifle
- right
- rip off
- rob
- roll
- root for
- rotate
- rouse
- roust
- run interference for
- run out of town
- sack
- safeguard
- salvage
- salve
- sanction
- sanitize
- sate
- satiate
- satisfy
- save
- scrap
- screen
- scrounge
- scrub
- second
- secrete
- secure
- sedate
- see through
- seesaw
- send packing
- serve
- serve in one's stead
- set free
- set right
- set to rights
- settle
- shake
- shake off
- shape up
- shed
- shelter
- shield
- shift
- shilly-shally
- shore up
- show the door
- shrive
- shrug off
- side with
- silence
- simmer down
- simplify
- skin
- slack
- slacken
- slake
- slough
- slow
- slow down
- smash and grab
- smile upon
- smooth
- smooth down
- smooth over
- snap one out of it
- snap out of it
- snatch
- snitch
- soak
- soft-pedal
- soften
- solace
- solve
- soothe
- spare
- speed
- speed up
- spell
- spoil
- spring
- spring up
- spur
- square
- square up
- stand by
- stand for
- stand in
- stand in for
- stand up for
- steady
- steam
- step up
- stick
- stick up
- stick up for
- still
- stimulate
- straighten out
- strengthen
- strip
- stroke
- strong-arm
- stump
- stump for
- sub
- subdue
- subscribe to
- subside
- subsidize
- substitute
- substitute for
- succeed
- succor
- sugarcoat
- supersede
- supplant
- supply
- support
- suppress
- sustain
- swap
- swap places with
- sway
- sweat it out
- sweeten
- swindle
- swipe
- switch
- sympathize
- take
- take a load off
- take another's place
- take care of
- take it easy
- take load off one's chest
- take load off one's mind
- take over
- take over from
- take rap for
- take sting out
- take the bite out of
- take the edge off
- take the place of
- take the rap for
- take the sting out
- take the sting out of
- take turns
- take under one's wing
- tame
- tell all
- temper
- terminate
- thieve
- thin
- throw away
- throw off
- throw out
- thump
- tip over
- tolerate
- tone down
- toss out
- tote
- touch up
- tranquilize
- transfer
- transmogrify
- transport
- treat
- turn around
- turn loose
- turn out
- turn over new leaf
- turn things around
- unbind
- unbosom
- unburden
- uncage
- unchain
- undo
- unfetter
- unfix
- unlade
- unleash
- unload
- unpack
- unshackle
- untie
- untighten
- untrouble
- upgrade
- uphold
- uplight
- upraise
- uproot
- use
- vacate
- vacillate
- validate
- varnish
- vary
- veil
- veneer
- verify
- vindicate
- void
- wake up
- wane
- waver
- weaken
- white
- whiten
- whitewash
- wink at
- wipe it off
- wipe off
- wipe slate clean
- wipe the slate clean
- withhold
- work for
- work with
- write off
- yank
- yo-yo
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