relieve

As an adjective reliable

is suitable]] or fit to be [[rely on|relied on; worthy of dependence or reliance; trustworthy.

As a noun reliable

is something or someone or dependable.

As a verb 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.

In obsolete terms the difference between relieve and rid

is that relieve is to lift up; to raise again while rid is past tense of ride.

As verbs the difference between relieve and rid

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 rid is to free from something.

As an adjective rid is

released from an obligation, problem, etc. (usually followed by "of".

As verbs the difference between lull and relieve

is that lull is to 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 lull

is a period of rest or soothing.

As verbs the difference between loosen and relieve

is that loosen is to make loose 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 verbs the difference between unveil and relieve

is that unveil is to remove a veil from; to divest of a veil; to uncover; to disclose to view; to reveal 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 verbs the difference between relevent and relieve

is that relevent 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.

In obsolete terms the difference between suppress and relieve

is that suppress is to hold in place, to keep low while relieve is to lift up; to raise again.

As verbs the difference between suppress and relieve

is that suppress is to put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue 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.

Sustain is a related term of relieve.

As verbs the difference between sustain and relieve

is that sustain is to maintain, or keep in existence 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 sustain

is (music) a mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano.

As verbs the difference between relieve and discharge

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 discharge is to accomplish or complete, as an obligation.

As a noun discharge is

(uncountable) pus or exudate (other than blood) from a wound or orifice, usually due to infection or pathology.

As verbs the difference between gentle and relieve

is that gentle is to become gentle 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 gentle

is tender and amiable; of a considerate or kindly disposition.

As a noun gentle

is (archaic) a person of high birth.