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Reliever   /rilˈivər/   Listen
Reliever

noun
1.
Someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult).  Synonyms: backup, backup man, fill-in, relief, stand-in, substitute.  "We need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
2.
A person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies.  Synonyms: allayer, comforter.  "An allayer of fears"
3.
A pitcher who does not start the game.  Synonyms: fireman, relief pitcher.





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Words linked to "Reliever" :   mortal, pitcher, double, finisher, compeer, relieve, replacement, backup man, closer, individual, stunt woman, allayer, soul, surrogate, somebody, hurler, equal, match, locum, relief, alternate, someone, stunt man, peer, locum tenens, twirler, person


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