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relieve vs lighten

lighten vs relieve

relieve and lighten both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
relieve No No Yes No
lighten No No Yes No
As verbs, relieve and lighten are synonyms defined as:
  • relieve and lighten: alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
relieve (verb) lighten (verb)
provide physical relief, as from pain make more cheerful through the use of color
provide relief for become lighter
alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
relieve oneself of troubling information become more cheerful
grant exemption or release to reduce the weight on; make lighter
lessen the intensity of or calm make more cheerful
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 lighten

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