1. (noun) stand-in, substitute, relief, reliever, backup, backup man, fill-in
someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
Synonyms: backup man, rest period, second-stringer, stand-in, respite, support, accompaniment, ease, backup, rest, succour, allayer, assuagement, relief pitcher, musical accompaniment, rilievo, easing, replacement, reserve, easement, reliever, relief, alleviation, fill-in, succor, comforter, substitute, relievo, moderation, computer backup, ministration, sculptural relief, embossment, championship, backing, patronage, fireman
2. (noun) reliever, allayer, comforter
a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies
Synonyms: fill-in, relief, comforter, substitute, relief pitcher, teething ring, comfort, backup man, reliever, allayer, sympathiser, baby's dummy, quilt, backup, sympathizer, puff, stand-in, pacifier, fireman
3. (noun) reliever, relief pitcher, fireman
a pitcher who does not start the game
Synonyms: fire fighter, substitute, allayer, fireman, stoker, reliever, backup, firefighter, relief, backup man, relief pitcher, comforter, fire-eater, stand-in, fill-in
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Synonyms for reliever 
