Reliever (Noun)
Meaning 1
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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Meaning 2
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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Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The experienced manager acted as a reliever for the injured team leader during the critical project phase.
- During the busy holiday season, the company hired temporary staff as relievers to assist with the increased workload.
- The football team's star quarterback was injured, so the backup player stepped in as a reliever for the rest of the game.
- When the lead singer fell ill, a young vocalist came on as a reliever and finished the concert.
- The family farm's owner broke his leg, so his brother stepped in as a reliever to manage the daily operations.
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Meaning 3
A pitcher who does not start the game.
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Nouns denoting people.