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Definition of Reliever
1. Noun. Someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult). "We need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
Exact synonyms: Backup, Backup Man, Fill-in, Relief, Stand-in, Substitute
Generic synonyms: Compeer, Equal, Match, Peer
Specialized synonyms: Locum, Locum Tenens, Double, Stunt Man, Stunt Woman, Alternate, Replacement, Surrogate
Derivative terms: Fill In, Relieve, Stand In, Substitute, Substitute, Substitute
Generic synonyms: Compeer, Equal, Match, Peer
Specialized synonyms: Locum, Locum Tenens, Double, Stunt Man, Stunt Woman, Alternate, Replacement, Surrogate
Derivative terms: Fill In, Relieve, Stand In, Substitute, Substitute, Substitute
2. Noun. A person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies. "An allayer of fears"
Exact synonyms: Allayer, Comforter
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Derivative terms: Allay, Comfort, Relieve
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Derivative terms: Allay, Comfort, Relieve
3. Noun. A pitcher who does not start the game.
Exact synonyms: Fireman, Relief Pitcher
Specialized synonyms: Closer, Finisher
Generic synonyms: Hurler, Pitcher, Twirler
Derivative terms: Relieve
Specialized synonyms: Closer, Finisher
Generic synonyms: Hurler, Pitcher, Twirler
Derivative terms: Relieve
Definition of Reliever
1. n. One who, or that which, relieves.
Definition of Reliever
1. Noun. (baseball) A relief pitcher. ¹
2. Noun. Someone who fills in for another. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Reliever
1. one that relieves [n -S] - See also: relieves
Lexicographical Neighbors of Reliever
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