Definition of relieves

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• relieves is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• relieves is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• relieves is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 13

Definition of relieves

• provide relief for (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. remedy
• free someone temporarily from his or her obligations (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. take over
• lessen the intensity of or calm (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. allay
  2. ease
  3. still
• relieve oneself of troubling information (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. unbosom
• provide physical relief, as from pain (verb)

  Examples

  1. This pill will relieve your headaches

  Synonyms

  1. alleviate
  2. assuage
  3. palliate
• save from ruin, destruction, or harm (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. salvage
  2. salve
  3. save
• grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. exempt
  2. free
• alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive (verb)

  Examples

  1. relieve the pressure and the stress

  Synonyms

  1. lighten
• grant exemption or release to (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. excuse
  2. exempt
  3. let off
• free from a burden, evil, or distress (verb)
• take by stealing (verb)

  Examples

  1. The thief relieved me of $100

See definition of relieves in Merriam Webster