relieve someone of



relieve someone of

1. Take something away from someone, rob someone of something, as in The pickpocket relieved Dean of his wallet.
2. Take away a burden or responsibility, as in The doorman relieved her of her packages, or He was relieved of all his duties. [Early 1800s]
See also: of, relieve

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Javierhah-VYERSpanish
Voss[vɔs]
ÁSgeirr-Ancient Scandinavian
Redmond-Irish
Feodor-Russian
Andreasahn-DRE-ahs (German, Swedish), ahn-DRHAY-ahs (Dutch)German, Greek, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Welsh, Ancient Greek, Biblical Latin, Biblical Gre