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relieving

/ɹɪˈliːvɪŋ/

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verb

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

Examples :

"Hearing that the surgery was successful was relieving to the whole family. "

mind emotion human

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verb

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

Examples :

"The medicine was very effective at relieving her headache. "

medicine body physiology sensation

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verb

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

Examples :

"Taking a warm bath is good for relieving sore muscles after a long workout. "

medicine mind body suffering

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verb

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

Examples :

"The charity is relieving the suffering of families affected by the flood by providing them with food and shelter. "

aid suffering human action society work

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verb

To lift up; to raise again.

Examples :

"The heavy backpack was finally relieving some of the pressure on her shoulders. "

aid medicine suffering

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verb

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

Examples :

"The doctor was relieving the patient's pain with medication. "

aid action medicine

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verb

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

Examples :

"This shall not relieve either Party of any obligations."

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verb

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

Examples :

"The army was successful in relieving the besieged city after a week of intense fighting. "

military war aid action

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verb

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

Examples :

""My mom was feeling sick, so I offered to do the dishes, relieving her of that chore." "

action aid job medicine

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verb

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

Examples :

"Maria is relieving John at the reception desk so he can go to lunch. "

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verb

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

Examples :

"The stage lighting was cleverly designed, relieving the actress's face and drawing the audience's attention to her emotional expression. "

appearance style

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verb

To go to the toilet; to defecate or urinate.

Examples :

"The toddler suddenly stopped playing and announced, "I need to go relieving myself!" "

physiology body

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noun

A change in colour, texture, etc. that relieves monotony.

Examples :

"The small poster on the wall was a welcome relieving to the otherwise blank, gray classroom. "

appearance style

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adjective

That brings relief.

Examples :

"The cool breeze was relieving after a long day in the sun. "

medicine aid sensation