Word Finder - relieved

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

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I was greatly relieved by the jury's verdict.

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

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

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To provide comfort or assistance to (someone in need, especially in poverty).

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To lift up; to raise again.

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To raise (someone) out of danger or from (a specified difficulty etc.).

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To free (someone) from debt or legal obligations; to give legal relief to.

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This shall not relieve either Party of any obligations.

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To bring military help to (a besieged town); to lift the siege on.

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To release (someone) from or of a difficulty, unwanted task, responsibility etc.

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(job) To free (someone) from their post, task etc. by taking their place.

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To make (something) stand out; to make prominent, bring into relief.

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To go to the toilet; to defecate or urinate.

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Experiencing or exhibiting relief; freed from stress or discomfort.

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She was extremely relieved when the lesson finished.

He appeared relieved, and she felt guilty.

He was relieved to give it at last.

When she awoke, she was relieved but tired.

She crept in and turned on a light, relieved when it worked.

He looked relieved and reached up, pulling a leaf from her hair.

She gave a nervous wave, watching for his reaction and relieved when he offered a warm smile.

Their efforts relieved her of concern about the ceremony.

Elise appeared relieved then frowned.

She was relieved when an older gentleman cut in.

Disgusted, she was also relieved there was no pain.

She frowned, and he couldn't tell if she were more disappointed or relieved at his news.

Kiera watched them, somewhat relieved not to be the center of attention any longer.

I was as relieved as a school kid passing a final.

He was almost relieved for the distraction.

And Boris, having apparently relieved himself of an onerous duty and extricated himself from an awkward situation and placed another in it, became quite pleasant again.

They relieved me as much as possible.

The idea that Brandon felt relieved wasn't all that flattering - or comforting, for that matter.

She almost smiled, relieved he listened.

She smiled at his reply, relieved, then texted Dusty.

I was relieved to see that nothing had changed.

Deidre crossed to him quickly, almost relieved.

By the end of the conversation, she appeared relieved.

He was quickly measured and fitted and rejoined the others, relieved of a few more dollars.

Ryland looked relieved that the shiner was the extent of his injuries.

Carmen dressed in the nicest slacks that she owned and was relieved to discover that Alex and Katie were both dressed casually.

As he absorbed her words, his expression went from tense to relieved, and then on to something sweet and sad.

This seemed to satisfy the official, who was obviously embarrassed over the entire debacle and infinitely relieved that at least half their problem was solved without any accusatory newspaper headlines.

A part of him was relieved.

Relieved, she focused on the blue skies, yellow suns, and thick emerald grass that reminded her of pictures from a tour book of Ireland.

Lana lay down, relieved to hear his voice again.

She let her breath out in a relieved sigh.

The young woman motioned to the sitting area, and Bianca went, relieved.

Dusty smiled, then chuckled, relieved.

Dusty met his gaze with his clear blues, concerned and relieved.

He sounded beyond relieved.

Katie looked relieved, but Carmen's stomach took an uncomfortable lurch.

She rubbed her face with a heavy sigh and sat, relieved.

Katie chuckled, and he was almost relieved at the sight of her smile.  Her features had grown paler and gaunter under his watch.  He feared the underworld would sink her spirit, too.  One of them had to have some sort of hope they'd make it out alive.

Randy seemed relieved to be having company.

I know it's unchristian, but I'm relieved Burgess is gone.

The doctor walked into the room and Alex looked relieved.

She couldn't help feeling relieved the Black God didn't want her going with him this time.

Relieved, he pulled the blowing horse to a halt and grabbed Rissa by the scruff of her tunic, unceremoniously hauling her up and dumping her on the ground.

She took in Jame's words, surprised to feel relieved.

Jessi hugged her the best she could, relieved, and stepped back.

Jessi was relieved to hear the girl's exasperated sigh.

Her arm was hurting so bad, she was relieved to sit.

She was almost relieved he wasn't there.

Jessi drove to the mall, relieved he hadn't said her house.

Jessi sank into his hard body, beyond relieved at the feel of his smooth skin.