relieve vs excuse

excuse vs relieve

relieve is not a noun while excuse is a noun.

relieve and excuse both are verbs.

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

As verbs, relieve and excuse are synonyms defined as:

relieve and excuse: grant exemption or release to

Other synonyms of relieve include exempt, let off.

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

relieve (verb)	excuse (verb)
provide physical relief, as from pain	accept an excuse for
provide relief for	defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive	excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with
relieve oneself of troubling information	serve as a reason or cause or justification of
grant exemption or release to	grant exemption or release to
lessen the intensity of or calm	ask for permission to be released from an engagement
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 relieve and excuse

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