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reliever

re·lie·ver

US/riˈlivɜr/ uncommon dated slang

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”
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2.

a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies

  • “a reliever of anxiety”
  • “an allayer of fears”
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3.

a pitcher who does not start the game

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Origin

From relieve + -er.

Phrases

  • first baseman

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