relieving
word · lemma: relieve
Definition
The act of making pain, stress, or discomfort less severe, or the feeling that comes when something stressful ends.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in continuous form ('relieving') for actions in progress, especially relief from pain, stress, or responsibility — e.g., 'relieving pain', 'relieving pressure'. Not used for complete removal, just reduction. Common in medical or emotional contexts.
Spanish: aliviar (gerundio: aliviando)Portuguese (BR): aliviar (gerúndio: aliviando)Portuguese (PT): aliviar (gerúndio: aliviando)Chinese (Simplified): 缓解（正在缓解）Chinese (Traditional): 緩解（正在緩解）Hindi: राहत देना (राहत देता हुआ)Arabic: يخفف (جارٍ التخفيف)Bengali: উপশম করা - আরাম দেওয়াRussian: облегчающийJapanese: 和らげる - 緩和するVietnamese: làm dịu - làm giảm bớtKorean: 완화하는 - 덜어주는Turkish: rahatlatan - hafifletenUrdu: آرام دینے والا - تخفیف دینے والاIndonesian: meredakan - mengurangi
Example Sentences
He is relieving the pressure on his injured leg.
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The cool breeze is relieving the heat.
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Talking with friends is really relieving my stress after a long day.
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It's relieving to finally get some good news.
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Deep breathing exercises can be very relieving during times of anxiety.
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This medicine is relieving my headache.
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