relieves

Strongest matches

• allay
• alleviate
• assuage
• calm
• comfort
• cure
• diminish
• ease
• free
• mitigate
• relax
• soothe
• subdue

Strong matches

• abate
• appease
• break
• brighten
• console
• decrease
• divert
• dull
• interrupt
• lighten
• moderate
• mollify
• palliate
• qualify
• quiet
• salve
• slacken
• soften
• solace
• temper
• vary

Weak matches

• take load off one's chest
• take load off one's mind

Strongest match

• assist

Strong matches

• aid
• spell
• succor
• support
• sustain

Weak matches

• bring aid
• give a break
• give a hand
• give a rest
• stand in for
• substitute for
• take over from
• take the place of

Strongest matches

• absolve
• free

Strong matches

• deliver
• discharge
• disembarrass
• disencumber
• dismiss
• dispense
• excuse
• exempt
• privilege
• pull
• release
• spare
• unburden
• yank

Weak matches

• force to resign
• let off
• throw out