Harm and Relieve

Opposite meaning words

Harm verb - To cause bodily damage to.

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Relieve is an antonym for harm.

Nearby Words: harmful, harmed, harmless, harmfully, harming

Relieve verb - To make more bearable or less severe.

Usage example: an ice pack will relieve the swelling

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Harm is an antonym for relieve in topics: help, let up on, remove blame.

Nearby Words: relief, relieving

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