Relieving is an action that can be achieved in a variety of ways. Allaying, which has 8 letters, is the act of calming or pacifying someone or something. EASING, with 6 letters, is the process of making something less difficult or painful. SOOTHING, with 8 letters, is the act of calming or comforting someone or something. All three terms are related to the concept of relieving, and can be used to describe the process of providing relief from pain, distress, or anxiety.