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relieve

UK
/rɪˈliːv/
US
/rɪˈliv/

Translations

relieveverb
relieved
Past Simple
relieved
Past Participle
relieving
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈliːv/
US
/rɪˈliv/
soulagerSens général : diminuer une douleur, une gêne ou une difficulté.
The medication helped to relieve her headache.
Le médicament a aidé à soulager son mal de tête.
déchargerSens administratif ou professionnel : dispenser d’une tâche ou d’une responsabilité.
The manager relieved him from his duties for the day.
Le directeur l'a déchargé de ses fonctions pour la journée.
se soulagerSe dit d’une fonction corporelle ; emploi réfléchi, souvent avec une tournure euphémistique.
He excused himself to the bushes to relieve himself.
Il s'est excusé et est allé dans les buissons pour se soulager.
releverSens militaire : dégager ou remplacer des troupes ou une place assiégée.
Reinforcements were dispatched to relieve the encircled city.
Des renforts ont été envoyés pour relever la ville encerclée.
Additional translations
remplacerAu sens de prendre la place de quelqu’un, surtout temporairement.
délesterSens courant avec un complément introduit par « de » : enlever un fardeau, une préoccupation ou une charge.
détrousserSens figuré ou euphémistique : voler quelqu’un.
allégerSens esthétique : atténuer la monotonie ou la lourdeur d’un ensemble.
Synonyms
alleviate
ease
mitigate
soothe
calm
pacify
assuage
diminish
lighten
reduce
Antonyms
aggravate
intensify
worsen

Definitions

relieveverb
To alleviate or reduce pain, distress, or difficulty.
The medication helped to relieve her headache.
To free someone from a duty or responsibility.
The manager relieved him from his duties for the day.
To replace someone in a position or role, especially temporarily.
The night shift worker arrived to relieve the day shift worker.
To release someone from a burden or pressure.
He was relieved of his financial worries after winning the lottery.
To take or steal something from someone, often used humorously or euphemistically.
The pickpocket deftly relieved the tourist of his wallet.
To urinate or defecate, usually expressed reflexively as "relieve oneself."
He excused himself to the bushes to relieve himself.
To free (a besieged town, fortress, or group of troops) by the arrival of military aid.
Reinforcements were dispatched to relieve the encircled city.
To lessen monotony or dullness by introducing contrast, variety, or ornamentation; to enliven or brighten.
A few colorful cushions relieved the otherwise plain décor of the room.
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