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Free vs Relieve - What's the difference?

free | relieve |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between free and relieve

is that free is (obsolete) freely; willingly while relieve is (obsolete) to lift up; to raise again.

As verbs the difference between free and relieve

is that free is to make free; set at liberty; release; rid of that which confines, limits, embarrasses, or oppresses while relieve is to ease (a person, person's thoughts etc) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.

As an adjective free

is (label) unconstrained.

As an adverb free

is without needing to pay.

As a noun free

is (australian rules football|gaelic football) abbreviation of free kick.

Relieve vs Calmed - What's the difference?

relieve | calmed |


As verbs the difference between relieve and calmed

is that relieve is to ease (a person, person's thoughts etc) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of while calmed is (calm).

Countenance vs Relieve - What's the difference?

countenance | relieve | Related terms |

Countenance is a related term of relieve.


As verbs the difference between countenance and relieve

is that countenance is to tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something while relieve is to ease (a person, person's thoughts etc) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.

As a noun countenance

is appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.

Substantiate vs Relieve - What's the difference?

substantiate | relieve | Related terms |

Substantiate is a related term of relieve.


As verbs the difference between substantiate and relieve

is that substantiate is to verify something by supplying evidence; to authenticate or corroborate while relieve is to ease (a person, person's thoughts etc) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.

Relieve vs Nullify - What's the difference?

relieve | nullify | Related terms |

Relieve is a related term of nullify.


In legal|lang=en terms the difference between relieve and nullify

is that relieve is (legal) to free (someone) from debt or legal obligations; to give legal relief to while nullify is (legal) to make legally invalid.

As verbs the difference between relieve and nullify

is that relieve is to ease (a person, person's thoughts etc) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of while nullify is (legal) to make legally invalid.

Rehearse vs Relieve - What's the difference?

rehearse | relieve |


As verbs the difference between rehearse and relieve

is that rehearse is to repeat, as what has been already said; to tell over again; to recite while relieve is to ease (a person, person's thoughts etc) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.

Strip vs Relieve - What's the difference?

strip | relieve |


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between strip and relieve

is that strip is (obsolete) to pass; to get clear of; to outstrip while relieve is (obsolete) to lift up; to raise again.

As verbs the difference between strip and relieve

is that strip is to remove or take away while relieve is to ease (a person, person's thoughts etc) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.

As a noun strip

is (countable|uncountable) material in long, thin pieces.

Relieve vs Tranquilize - What's the difference?

relieve | tranquilize | Related terms |

Relieve is a related term of tranquilize.


As verbs the difference between relieve and tranquilize

is that relieve is to ease (a person, person's thoughts etc) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of while tranquilize is to use a drug to sedate a person or animal.

Encourage vs Relieve - What's the difference?

encourage | relieve | Related terms |

Encourage is a related term of relieve.


As verbs the difference between encourage and relieve

is that encourage is while relieve is to ease (a person, person's thoughts etc) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.

Disengage vs Relieve - What's the difference?

disengage | relieve | Related terms |

Disengage is a related term of relieve.


As verbs the difference between disengage and relieve

is that disengage is (ambitransitive) to release or loosen from something that binds, holds, entangles, or interlocks; unfasten; detach; disentangle; free while relieve is to ease (a person, person's thoughts etc) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.

As a noun disengage

is (fencing) a circular movement of the blade that avoids the opponent's parry.

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