verb To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
I was greatly relieved by the jury's verdict.
verb To ease (someone, a part of the body etc.) or give relief from physical pain or discomfort.
verb To alleviate (pain, distress, mental discomfort etc.).
verb To provide comfort or assistance to (someone in need, especially in poverty).
verb To lift up; to raise again.
verb To raise (someone) out of danger or from (a specified difficulty etc.).
verb To free (someone) from debt or legal obligations; to give legal relief to.
This shall not relieve either Party of any obligations.
verb To bring military help to (a besieged town); to lift the siege on.