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

White recommended that both Holden and Brown be relieved of their police powers. — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Illinois State Police said Lee was placed on administrative leave without pay and relieved of his police powers in December when Tinley Park first informed them of the allegations. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 3 Aug. 2026

He was indicted in 2021 and was relieved of his duties as a criminal investigator in Los Angeles. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

The deputy, who has since been relieved of duty, was charged with indecent exposure, per KTRK. — Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Rhymes for relieve of

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