relieve of
phrasal verb
relieved of; relieving of; relieves of
Definition of relieve 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.
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“Relieve of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relieve%20of. Accessed 17 Jan. 2022.
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