take load off one's chest

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

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

take load off one's mind

aggravate agitate annoy distress excite grow hurt incite increase intensify irritate provoke rouse upset vex worry worsen

allow darken depress enlarge stay trouble

accuse blame burden condemn discourage harm injure pain