relieve

provide relief for

free from a burden, evil, or distress

take by stealing

“The thief relieved me of $100”

free someone temporarily from his or her obligations

lessen the intensity of or calm

relieve oneself of troubling information

provide physical relief, as from pain

“This pill will relieve your headaches”

save from ruin, destruction, or harm

grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive

“relieve the pressure and the stress”

grant exemption or release to