Relieve

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VERB

provide physical relief, as from pain

free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

lessen the intensity of or calm

save from ruin, destruction, or harm

relieve oneself of troubling information

provide relief for

free from a burden, evil, or distress

take by stealing

grant exemption or release to

alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive

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