relieves
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Is relieves a Scrabble word?
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What is the meaning of relieves?
Definition
noun (English)
1. the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reducedExamples: "as he heard the news he was suddenly flooded with relief"Synonyms: alleviation, assuagement, relief
2. the condition of being comfortable or relieved (especially after being relieved of distress)Examples: "he enjoyed his relief from responsibility"; "getting it off his conscience gave him some ease"Synonyms: ease, relief
3. (law) redress awarded by a courtExamples: "was the relief supposed to be protection from future harm or compensation for past injury?"Synonyms: relief
4. someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)Examples: "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"Synonyms: backup, backup man, fill-in, relief, reliever, stand-in, substitute
5. assistance in time of difficultyExamples: "the contributions provided some relief for the victims"Synonyms: ministration, relief, succor, succour
6. a pause for relaxationExamples: "people actually accomplish more when they take time for short rests"Synonyms: relief, respite, rest, rest period
verb (English)
1. provide physical relief, as from painExamples: "This pill will relieve your headaches"Synonyms: alleviate, assuage, palliate, relieve
2. free someone temporarily from his or her obligationsSynonyms: relieve, take over
3. grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement toExamples: "She exempted me from the exam"Synonyms: exempt, free, relieveAntonyms: enforce
4. lessen the intensity of or calmExamples: "The news eased my conscience"; "still the fears"Synonyms: allay, ease, relieve, still
5. save from ruin, destruction, or harmSynonyms: relieve, salvage, salve, save
6. relieve oneself of troubling informationSynonyms: relieve, unbosom
Definition source: Wiktionary