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relieve

/ɹɪˈliːv/
verb
  1. To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.

    "I was greatly relieved by the jury's verdict."

  2. To ease (someone, a part of the body etc.) or give relief from physical pain or discomfort.

  3. To alleviate (pain, distress, mental discomfort etc.).

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