relieve, v.tr.1aMaolaím, tugaim faoiseamh do (phian). To relieve s.o.'s mind, suaimhneas intinne a thabhairt do dhuine. To relieve one's feelings, do racht a ligean amach. F: To relieve nature, do ghnó a dhéanamh. bBlack dress relieved with white lace, gúna dubh agus lása bán mar mhaolú air. To relieve the tedium of the journey, an bealach a ghiorrú. cFuasclaím (comhla, etc.). To relieve congestion, (i) maolú ar an mbrú tráchta; (ii) Med: faoiseamh a thabhairt do (scamhóga). 2Fóirim ar, tugaim faoiseamh do, téim i gcabhair ar (dhuine). 3To relieve s.o. of sth., (ualach) a bhaint de dhuine; duine a scaoileadh ó (dhualgas). I was relieved of anxiety, saoradh ó imní mé. F: To relieve s.o. of his purse, a sparán a bhaint de dhuine. 4aMil: Fuasclaím (baile), bDéanaim uainíocht ar (gharda); bainim (a cheannas d'oifigeach). Nau: To relieve the watch, uainíocht a dhéanamh ar an bhfear faire. 5Mec.E: Fuasclaím. 6Art: Tugaim chun rilífe, cuirim (dath) chun suntais. Relieved against a dark background, léirithe ar chúl dorcha.