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"


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

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

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

reliefless
relieflike
reliefs
relier
reliers
relies
reliest
relieth
relievable
relieved
relievedly
relievement
relievements
reliever (current term)
relievers
relieves
relievest
relieveth
relieving
relievingly
relievo
relievos
religate
religation
relight
relightable
relighted
relighter

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