Dictionary Check: reliever

"reliever" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 13 points

Definition

noun

someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

Example: "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"
noun

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

Example: "a reliever of anxiety"
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noun

a pitcher who does not start the game

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