Relieve  v. (-ving) 1 bring or give relief to. 2 mitigate the tedium or monotony of. 3 release (a person) from a duty by acting as or providing a substitute. 4 (foll. By of) take (esp. A burden or duty) away from (a person).  relieve one's feelings use strong language or vigorous behaviour when annoyed. Relieve oneself urinate or defecate.  relieved adj. [latin relevo raise again, alleviate]