reliever US
rɪˈliːvər
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Definition of reliever - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicalUSsomething that reduces pain or discomfortUS
  • The doctor prescribed a reliever for the headache.
analgesic painkiller
2.
baseballTECH.USpitcher who replaces another during a gameTECH.US
  • The reliever was called in during the seventh inning.
closer relief pitcher
3.
substituteRareUSperson who temporarily takes over dutiesRareUS
  • She acted as a reliever while her colleague was on leave.
replacement stand-in substitute
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Expressions with reliever

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pain relievern.
something that alleviates pain
A warm bath can be a natural pain reliever.

Origin of reliever

English, relieve (to free from) + -er (agent noun)

Terms related to reliever

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Terms with reliever included in their meaning

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ibuprofenn.
pain reliever
medication used to reduce pain, fever, or inflammation
lightenern.
burden reliever
someone who alleviates burdens or worries
Bromo-Seltzern.
pain reliever
medicine to reduce pain and discomfort
propoxyphenen.
pain medication
synthetic opioid used as a pain reliever

Examples of reliever in a sentence

  • The ointment acts as a reliever for muscle aches.
  • The reliever warmed up quickly in the bullpen.
  • Fans cheered as the reliever struck out the batter.
  • The reliever took over the teacher's class for a week.
  • During the manager's absence, a reliever was appointed.

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  1. French:antidouleur, lanceur de relève, ...
  2. German:Schmerzmittel, Reliefpitcher, ...
  3. Italian:analgesico, lanciatore di riserva, ...
  4. Spanish:analgésico, relevista, ...
  5. Portuguese:analgésico, substituto, ...
  6. Chinese:止痛药, 救援投手, ...
  7. Japanese:鎮痛剤, リリーフ投手, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسَكِّن, رامٍ بَدِيل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשַׁכֵּךְ כְּאֵבִים, מַגִּישׁ מַחְלִיף, ...
  10. Russian:обезболивающее, реливер, ...
  11. Ukrainian:знеболювальне, релівер, ...
  12. Hindi:दर्द निवारक, रिलीवर, ...
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