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Diffuse vs Relieve - What's the difference?

diffuse | relieve |


As verbs the difference between diffuse and relieve

is that diffuse 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.

Relieve vs Undefined - What's the difference?

relieve | undefined |


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.

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

Relieve vs Solace - What's the difference?

relieve | solace |


As verbs the difference between relieve and solace

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 solace is to give solace to; comfort; cheer; console.

As a noun solace is

comfort or consolation in a time of distress.

Relieve vs Treat - What's the difference?

relieve | treat |


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

is that relieve is (obsolete) to lift up; to raise again while treat is (obsolete) an entreaty.

As verbs the difference between relieve and treat

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 treat is to negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for'' or ''with ).

As a noun treat is

an entertainment, outing, or other indulgence provided by someone for the enjoyment of others.

Abatement vs Relieve - What's the difference?

abatement | relieve |


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

is that abatement is (legal) the reduction of the proceeds of a will, when the debts have not yet been satisfied; the reduction of taxes due while relieve is (legal) to free (someone) from debt or legal obligations; to give legal relief to.

As a noun abatement

is the act of abating, or the state of being abated; a lessening, diminution, or reduction; a moderation; removal or putting an end to; the suppression of
or abatement can be (legal) the action of a person that abates, or without proper authority enters a residence after the death of the owner and before the heir takes possession.

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.

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.

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