Meaning of 'reliever'

Find the meaning of the word ‘reliever’

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Meaning of ‘reliever’

3 definitions found.

reliever

noun

a pitcher who does not start the game

Synonyms: fireman

noun

a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies

Example: "a reliever of anxiety"

Synonyms: comforter

noun

someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

Synonyms: stand-in backup man fill-in relief substitute backup

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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