relieve of

verb

relieved of; relieving of; relieves of

1

formal : to take (something that is difficult or unpleasant) from (someone)

She signed a contract that relieved him of all responsibility regarding the business.

The law relieves you of any liability.

2

informal + humorous : to steal (something) from (someone)

Someone relieved him of his wallet.

3

: to remove (someone who has done something wrong) from (a post, duty, job, etc.)

The general was relieved of his command.

Examples of relieve of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bovino was relieved of his command following Pretti's killing and retired from Border Patrol in March. —Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 5 May 2026

They should be relieved of any tax burden. —Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026

Six Cook County judges tied to Operation Greylord — a federal investigation of public corruption in Chicago — were relieved of their judicial duties. —Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026

Wilks spent most of last season as the New York Jets defensive coordinator but was relieved of his duties in December. —Mike Kaye april 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for relieve of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove