relieve
verbHow many syllables in relieve?
There are 2 syllables in the word relieve.How to pronounce relieve:
Definition of relieve:
- relieve (verb):
- to lessen (pain, distress, boredom, etc.)
- to free from a burden give aid or help to
Synonyms for relieve:
alleviate
ameliorate
amend
assuage
better
comfort
ease
improve
meliorate
soothe
Antonyms for relieve:
abandon
accelerate
accentuate
accuse
acerbate
ache
add
add fuel to the fire
add fuel to the flames
add to
afflict
aggravate
agitate
aid
ail
allow
amplify
anger
annoy
antagonise
antagonize
arouse
asphyxiate
assist
augment
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