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Reliever Definition & Meaning

reliever
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"
  2. a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies; "a reliever of anxiety"; "an allayer of fears"
  3. a pitcher who does not start the game

"Reliever" in song lyrics

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  • "Never the mess, call me the stress reliever"
    Buckshot & 9th Wonder — Chemistry 101
  • "best overthe counter toothache pain reliever"
    AOL — AOL
  • "bio freeze pain reliever"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does reliever mean?
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" a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies; "a reliever of anxiety"; "an allayer of fears" a pitcher who does not start the game
What part of speech is reliever?
Reliever is a noun.
How many definitions does reliever have?
Reliever has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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