excuse vs relieve

relieve vs excuse

excuse is a noun but relieve is not a noun.

excuse and relieve both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
excuse	Yes	No	Yes	No
relieve	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, excuse and relieve are synonyms defined as:

excuse and relieve: grant exemption or release to

Other synonyms of excuse include exempt, let off.

excuse (noun)	relieve (noun)
a poor example
a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
a note explaining an absence

excuse (verb)	relieve (verb)
accept an excuse for	provide physical relief, as from pain
defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning	provide relief for
excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with	alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
serve as a reason or cause or justification of	relieve oneself of troubling information
grant exemption or release to	grant exemption or release to
ask for permission to be released from an engagement	lessen the intensity of or calm
	take by stealing
	free from a burden, evil, or distress
	save from ruin, destruction, or harm
	free someone temporarily from his or her obligations
	grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to

Difference between excuse and relieve

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