lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
make less severe or harsh
provide relief for
free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
lessen the intensity of or calm
relieve oneself of troubling information
provide physical relief, as from pain
save from ruin, destruction, or harm
grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
grant exemption or release to
free from a burden, evil, or distress
take by stealing
