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Reliever

noun

Someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult). Synonyms: backup, backup man, fill-in, relief, stand-in, substitute. "We need extra employees for summer fill-ins"

A person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies. Synonyms: allayer, comforter. "An allayer of fears"

A pitcher who does not start the game. Synonyms: fireman, relief pitcher.

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Words linked to "Reliever" : someone, relieve, double, locum, mortal, finisher, individual, replacement, pitcher, compeer, alternate, hurler, person, stunt woman, closer, peer, stunt man, match, somebody, twirler, locum tenens, soul, equal, surrogate