relieve

verb13

1. •
   To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.

   • I was greatly relieved by the jury's verdict.
2. •
   To ease (someone, a part of the body etc.) or give relief from physical pain or discomfort.
3. •
   To alleviate (pain, distress, mental discomfort etc.).
4. •
   To free (someone) from debt or legal obligations; to give legal relief to.

   • This shall not relieve either Party of any obligations.
5. •
   To release (someone) from or of a difficulty, unwanted task, responsibility etc.

   • Carrados was carrying a small leather case which he allowed Loudham to relieve him of, together with his hat and gloves. — 1923
6. •
   To free (someone) from their post, task etc. by taking their place.
7. •
   [with oneself] (euphemistic) To urinate or defecate.
8. •
   To provide comfort or assistance to (someone in need, especially in poverty).
9. •
   To bring military help to (a besieged town); to lift the siege on.
10. •
    [with oneself] (euphemistic) To ease one's own desire to orgasm, often through masturbation to orgasm.

    • Nevertheless, to relieve oneself takes the edge off the desire and doesn't take advantage of others. — 2014
11. •
    (no longer used) To raise (someone) out of danger or from (a specified difficulty etc.).
12. •
    (no longer used) To make (something) stand out; to make prominent, bring into relief.

    • The henna should be deeply dyed to make / The skin relieved appear more fairly fair […] — 1819
13. •
    (no longer used) To lift up; to raise again.