To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of.
To ease (someone, a part of the body etc.) or give relief from physical pain or discomfort.
To release (someone) from or of a difficulty, unwanted task, responsibility etc.
To free (someone) from debt or legal obligations; to give legal relief to.
To alleviate (pain, distress, mental discomfort etc.).
To urinate or defecate.
To ease one's own desire to orgasm, often through masturbation to orgasm.
To bring military help to (a besieged town); to lift the siege on.
To free (someone) from their post, task etc. by taking their place.
To provide comfort or assistance to (someone in need, especially in poverty).
To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
To harass; to irritate or distress.
To touch repeatedly, to fiddle with.
To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.
Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
A strong feeling of anxiety.
An instance or cause of such a feeling.
A person who causes worry.