Meaning & Definition of Reliever in English
English⟶
Reliever
/rilivər/
noun
1. Someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
- "The star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"
- "We need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
synonym:
- stand-in,
- substitute,
- relief,
- reliever,
- backup,
- backup man,
- fill-in
2. A person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies
- "A reliever of anxiety"
- "An allayer of fears"
synonym:
- reliever,
- allayer,
- comforter
3. A pitcher who does not start the game
synonym:
- reliever,
- relief pitcher,
- fireman
Examples of using
Take the pain reliever only when you need it.
Do you have a pain reliever?
Do you have a pain reliever?