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'relieves'

[relief.n.01] as in: the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

Examples:
as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief

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[relief.n.02] as in: the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)

Examples:
he enjoyed his relief from responsibility
getting it off his conscience gave him some ease

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[relief.n.03] as in: (law) redress awarded by a court

Examples:
was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?

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[stand-in.n.01] as in: someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

Examples:
the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes
we need extra employees for summer fill-ins

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[relief.n.05] as in: assistance in time of difficulty

Examples:
the contributions provided some relief for the victims

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[respite.n.04] as in: a pause for relaxation

Examples:
people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests

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[easing.n.01] as in: a change for the better

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[relief.n.08] as in: aid for the aged or indigent or handicapped

Examples:
he has been on relief for many years

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[easing.n.02] as in: the act of reducing something unpleasant (as pain or annoyance)

Examples:
he asked the nurse for relief from the constant pain

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[relief.n.10] as in: sculpture consisting of shapes carved on a surface so as to stand out from the surrounding background

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[relief.n.11] as in: the act of freeing a city or town that has been besieged

Examples:
he asked for troops for the relief of Atlanta

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[relieve.v.01] as in: provide physical relief, as from pain

Examples:
This pill will relieve your headaches

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[take_over.v.03] as in: free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

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[exempt.v.01] as in: grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

Examples:
She exempted me from the exam

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[still.v.03] as in: lessen the intensity of or calm

Examples:
The news eased my conscience
still the fears

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[salvage.v.01] as in: save from ruin, destruction, or harm

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[unbosom.v.01] as in: relieve oneself of troubling information

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[remedy.v.02] as in: provide relief for

Examples:
remedy his illness

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[relieve.v.08] as in: free from a burden, evil, or distress

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[relieve.v.09] as in: take by stealing

Examples:
The thief relieved me of $100

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[excuse.v.02] as in: grant exemption or release to

Examples:
Please excuse me from this class

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[relieve.v.11] as in: alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive

Examples:
relieve the pressure and the stress
lighten the burden of caring for her elderly parents