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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