RELIEVING

Provide physical relief, as from pain

Example: "This pill will relieve your headaches"

Free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

Grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

Example: "She exempted me from the exam"

Lessen the intensity of or calm

Example: "The news eased my conscience"

Save from ruin, destruction, or harm

Relieve oneself of troubling information

Provide relief for

Example: "Remedy his illness"

Free from a burden, evil, or distress

Take by stealing

Example: "The thief relieved me of $100"

Grant exemption or release to

Example: "Please excuse me from this class"

Alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive

Example: "Relieve the pressure and the stress"