relieve

verb

1. 1

   To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.

   “I was greatly relieved by the jury's verdict.”

2. 2

   To ease (someone, a part of the body etc.) or give relief from physical pain or discomfort.

3. 3

   To alleviate (pain, distress, mental discomfort etc.).

4. 4

   To provide comfort or assistance to (someone in need, especially in poverty).

5. 5

   To lift up; to raise again.

6. 6

   To raise (someone) out of danger or from (a specified difficulty etc.).

7. 7

   To free (someone) from debt or legal obligations; to give legal relief to.

   “This shall not relieve either Party of any obligations.”

8. 8

   To bring military help to (a besieged town); to lift the siege on.

9. 9

   To release (someone) from or of a difficulty, unwanted task, responsibility etc.

10. 10

    (job) To free (someone) from their post, task etc. by taking their place.

11. 11

    To make (something) stand out; to make prominent, bring into relief.

12. 12

    To go to the toilet; to defecate or urinate.