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relevantly (adv)
reliability (n)
reliable (adj)
reliably (adv)
reliance (n)
reliant (adj)
relic (n)
relief (n)
relieve (v)
relieve of (v)
relieved (adj)
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relieve (v)
Synonyms: ease, release, alleviate, reduce, mitigate, lessen, lighten, allay

Antonym: exacerbate


Synonyms: take somebody's place, take over for, substitute for, stand in for, replace
Synonyms: dismiss, release, let go, sack, discharge, fire, get rid of, boot out

Antonym: appoint
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