Synonyms of RELIEVING

verb

1. provide physical relief, as from pain

   • RELIEVE10
   • ALLEVIATE12
   • PALLIATE10
   • ASSUAGE8

2. free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

   • RELIEVE10

   Also: take over.

3. grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

   • EXEMPT17
   • RELIEVE10
   • FREE7

4. lessen the intensity of or calm

   • STILL5
   • ALLAY8
   • RELIEVE10
   • EASE4

5. save from ruin, destruction, or harm

   • SALVAGE11
   • SALVE8
   • RELIEVE10
   • SAVE7

6. relieve oneself of troubling information

   • UNBOSOM11
   • RELIEVE10

7. provide relief for

   • REMEDY12
   • RELIEVE10

8. free from a burden, evil, or distress

   • RELIEVE10

9. take by stealing

   • RELIEVE10

10. grant exemption or release to

    • EXCUSE15
    • RELIEVE10
    • EXEMPT17

    Also: let off.

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

    • RELIEVE10
    • LIGHTEN11