relievers

Meanings

Noun

• someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)
• a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies
• a pitcher who does not start the game
• plural of reliever

Synonyms

allayer, backup, backup man, comforter, fill-in, fireman, relief, relief pitcher, reliever, stand-in, substitute