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relieve in Dutch

relieve in Dutch is aflossen, opluchten — relieve means to ease or reduce pain, distress, or worry.

relieve in Dutch

aflossen
verb
opluchten
verb
(transitive) To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of. [from 14th c.]

What does "relieve" mean?

  1. verb To ease or reduce pain, distress, or worry.
    "The medicine helped relieve his back pain."
  2. verb To free someone from a duty, task, or responsibility, often by taking their place.
    "A fresh guard arrived to relieve him at midnight."
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relieve in a sentence

  • The medicine helped relieve his back pain.
  • Talking to a friend can relieve a lot of stress.
  • A fresh guard arrived to relieve him at midnight.

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What is "relieve" in Dutch?

"relieve" in Dutch is aflossen, opluchten. relieve means: To ease or reduce pain, distress, or worry.

How do you use "relieve" in a sentence?

Example: "The medicine helped relieve his back pain." In Dutch, "relieve" is aflossen, opluchten.

Are there other ways to say "relieve" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "relieve": aflossen, opluchten.

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