rid vs relieve

rid and relieve both are verbs.

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

As verbs, relieve is a hyponym of rid; that is, relieve is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rid:

Other hyponyms of rid include cleanse, smooth, smooth out, clear, disinfest, disembody.

rid (verb)	relieve (verb)
relieve from	provide physical relief, as from pain
	provide relief for
	alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
	relieve oneself of troubling information
	grant exemption or release to
	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