relieve

verb

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: re-lieve (2)

English Definition

Alleviate or remove pain, distress, or difficulty.

Example Sentence

This medicine will help to relieve your pain.

US IPA /rɪˈliːv/

UK IPA /rɪˈliːv/

alleviate ease soothe mitigate assuage

aggravate intensify worsen