Reliever - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

reliever Add to list Share · noun. someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult). synonyms: backup, backup man, fill-in, ... reliever Definitionsofreliever noun someonewhotakestheplaceofanother(aswhenthingsgetdangerousordifficult) synonyms: backup,backupman,fill-in,relief,stand-in,substitute seemoreseeless types: locum,locumtenens someone(physicianorclergyman)whosubstitutestemporarilyforanothermemberofthesameprofession double,stuntman,stuntwoman astand-informoviestarstoperformdangerousstunts alternate,replacement,surrogate someonewhotakestheplaceofanotherperson typeof: compeer,equal,match,peer apersonwhoisofequalstandingwithanotherinagroup noun apitcherwhodoesnotstartthegame synonyms: fireman,reliefpitcher seemoreseeless types: closer,finisher (baseball)areliefpitcherwhocanprotectaleadinthelastinningortwoofthegame slammer apersonwhoclosesthingsviolently typeof: hurler,pitcher,twirler (baseball)thepersonwhodoesthepitching noun apersonwhoreducestheintensity(e.g.,offears)andcalmsandpacifies “a relieverofanxiety” synonyms: allayer,comforter seemoreseeless typeof: individual,mortal,person,somebody,someone,soul ahumanbeing WordFamily EDITOR’SCHOICE Testprepfromtheexperts BoostyourtestscorewithprogramsdevelopedbyVocabulary.com’sexperts. Provenmethods:Learnfaster,rememberlongerwithourscientificapproach. Personalizedplan:Wecustomizeyourexperiencetomaximizeyourlearning. Strategicstudying:Focusonthewordsthataremostcrucialforsuccess. SAT/PSAT $29.95 Numberofwords:500+ Duration:8weeksorless Time:1hour / week Learnmore TOEFL $29.95 Numberofwords:500+ Duration:10weeksorless Time:1hour / week Learnmore ACT $29.95 Numberofwords:700+ Duration:10weeks Time:1hour / week Learnmore Signupnow(it’sfree!) Whetheryou’reateacheroralearner,Vocabulary.comcanputyouoryourclassonthepathtosystematicvocabularyimprovement. Getstarted ForEveryone PlaytheChallenge VocabularyLists Dictionary CommonlyConfusedWords JoinaVocabularyJam TestPrep WordoftheDay ForEducators Classroom&SiteLicense Pricing ContactSales SuccessStories TeachingResources ProfessionalDevelopment Research Help HelpArticles/FAQ How-toVideos Webinars ContactSupport PrivacyPolicy TermsofUse Leaderboards VocabularyBowl BowlLeaders Today'sLeaders WeeklyLeaders MonthlyLeaders Connect Vocabulary.comBlog News&Events Telluswhatyouthink OurStory OurMission Team/Jobs Partnerships MyAccount Login Signup MyAccount LogOut MyProfile Schools&Teachers MyClasses MySATRoadmap MyTOEFLRoadmap MyACTRoadmap Assignments&Activities MyLists FindaListtoLearn... CreateaNewList... MyProgress WordsI'mLearning MyTroubleWords WordsI'veMastered MyAchievements UserAdministration UserAuthentication MyAccount Copyright©2022Vocabulary.com,Inc.,adivisionofIXLLearning•AllRightsReserved.