relieving

v provide physical relief, as from pain v free someone temporarily from his or her obligations v grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to v lessen the intensity of or calm v save from ruin, destruction, or harm v relieve oneself of troubling information v provide relief for v free from a burden, evil, or distress v take by stealing v grant exemption or release to v alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive