relieve of

verb

relieved of; relieving of; relieves of

1

formal : to take (something that is difficult or unpleasant) from (someone)

She signed a contract that relieved him of all responsibility regarding the business.

The law relieves you of any liability.

2

informal + humorous : to steal (something) from (someone)

Someone relieved him of his wallet.

3

: to remove (someone who has done something wrong) from (a post, duty, job, etc.)

The general was relieved of his command.

Examples of relieve of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The officer has been relieved of duty pending the outcome of the investigation, said Juan Diasgranados, a spokesman for the corrections department. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Fatma Betul Sayan Kaya, deputy chairwoman of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ’s Justice and Development Party, or AKP, requested to be relieved of her duties on Saturday. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which forgives borrowers who make 120 monthly payments while working for a qualifying government entity or nonprofit employer, is one way borrowers can be relieved of their student loan debt. — Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 12 Sep. 2026

Malzahn recorded an overall record of 68-35 in his eight seasons leading the Tigers, before being relieved of his duties following the 2020 season. — Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for relieve of

• hereinabove
• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove