reliever

Something that reduces pain, worry, or another unpleasant feeling.

• This medicine is a pain reliever.
• Walking is a good stress reliever for me.
• Ask the pharmacist which pain relievers are suitable.

Common phrases: pain reliever, stress reliever, effective reliever

A baseball player who takes over throwing the ball after another pitcher leaves the game.

• The reliever struck out two batters.
• They brought in a reliever during the sixth inning.
• Our best reliever was unavailable for yesterday’s game.

Similar words: relief pitcher

Common phrases: reliever on the mound, bring in a reliever, left-handed reliever

A person who temporarily does someone else’s work so that person can rest or leave.

• The reliever arrived before my break.
• She works as a reliever when regular staff are absent.
• We need two relievers to cover the night shift.

Similar words: replacement, substitute, stand-in

Common phrases: temporary reliever, shift reliever, work as a reliever