relieve

verb/rɪˈliːv/

Frequency rank: #5,579 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

To make a pain or problem less severe.

Illustration for the English word “relieve”

Example sentence

Taking a hot bath can help relieve muscle tension after a long day.

Synonyms & related words

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