relieve of

phrasal 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

Former coach Mike McDaniel appeared primed to return in the days following the Dolphins’ end of the 2025 season, but as the team was interviewing GM candidates and McDaniel said he was involved in the search to an extent, he was relieved of his duties Thursday. —David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026

There will be speculation over whether this job will be the last of his illustrious career in football, as the 74-year-old becomes the oldest head coach in history to ever be relieved of their duties. —Frank Nunns Oconnell, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026

The Cowboys are seeking a defensive coordinator after Matt Eberflus was relieved of his duties on Tuesday. —Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026

The Tigers reached the NCAA Tournament in 2024, but the program struggled last season and former Schaefer assistant Johnnie Harris was relieved of her duties as Auburn's head coach. —Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 7 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for relieve of

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