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Antonyms for re-lieve


Grammar : Adj, verb
Spell : ri-leev
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈliv



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

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