Synonyms of relieves

relieves

verb

present tense third-person singular of relieve

1

as in alleviates

to make more bearable or less severe

an ice pack will relieve the swelling

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alleviates
• soothes
• eases
• helps
• mitigates
• softens
• allays
• assuages
• improves
• heals
• cures
• enhances
• mollifies
• palliates
• lightens
• tempers
• remedies
• moderates
• corrects
• abates
• repairs
• ameliorates
• fixes
• rectifies
• enriches
• refines
• amends
• reforms
• perfects
• emends
• mends
• betters
• meliorates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hurts
• impairs
• injures
• aggravates
• exacerbates
• harms
• intensifies
• heightens
• sharpens

2

as in rids

to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers

the bellhop relieved him of his luggage and led him to the elevator

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rids
• frees
• clears
• unburdens
• liberates
• divests
• loosens
• disburdens
• rescues
• emancipates
• disencumbers
• redeems
• looses
• springs
• unbinds
• releases
• enfranchises
• discharges
• disengages
• extricates
• delivers
• unchains
• bails (out)
• disentangles
• manumits
• uncages
• unfetters

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• burdens
• encumbers
• saddles
• restrains
• hampers
• subjects
• weights (down)
• weighs down
• bogs (down)
• fetters
• shackles

3

as in replaces

to take the place of

at daybreak a soldier arrived to relieve the one who had spent the night on guard duty

Synonyms & Similar Words

• replaces
• supersedes
• supplants
• substitutes
• displaces
• preempts
• usurps
• displants
• cuts out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of relieves

Whether magnesium spray actually works, and whether magnesium of any kind reliably relieves leg cramps, matters for anyone paying attention to the trend right now. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 2026

Russia’s closer relationship with North Korea relieves some of China’s obligation to deliver economic aid and security guarantees to its northeastern neighbor. — Zheng Jiyong, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026

This can be observed in heart failure patients with an implant that relieves strain on their heart by helping pump blood through their bodies. — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 29 July 2026

The lubricant injection Ohtani received a week ago relieves symptoms for a short period of time, usually a few months. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

Getting those details right is often what determines whether debt relief actually relieves anything. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Seawater relieves muscle tension and both physical and emotional stress. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

The deal surely relieves investors who were worried that Apple was trying to move even more silicon production in-house at the expense of key suppliers like Broadcom. — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 7 July 2026

The options are limited, overall, which is why Joylux partnered with Halle Berry to introduce a hormone-free vaginal gel today that relieves dryness, featuring an innovative new ingredient. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 30 June 2026