Reliever: meaning, definitions and examples
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reliever
[ rɪˈliːvər ]
medical
A person or thing that relieves pain or distress.
Synonyms
alleviator, comforter, soother
Examples of usage
- He took a pain reliever to ease his headache.
- The nurse provided the patient with a stress reliever.
sports
A relief pitcher or a player who substitutes for another player.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The coach brought in a reliever to close out the game.
- The reliever quickly warmed up in the bullpen.
job
A person who takes over for someone else, providing temporary assistance or support.
Synonyms
replacement, stand-in, temporary worker
Examples of usage
- She worked as a reliever while the regular employee was on vacation.
- The company hired a reliever to cover the busy season.
Translations
Translations of the word "reliever" in other languages:
🇵🇹 aliviador
🇮🇳 राहत देने वाला (raahat dene wala)
🇩🇪 Erleichterung
🇮🇩 pereda
🇺🇦 полегшувач
🇵🇱 ulga
🇯🇵 緩和剤 (kanwazai)
🇫🇷 soulageur
🇪🇸 aliviador
🇹🇷 rahatlatıcı
🇰🇷 완화제 (wanhwaje)
🇸🇦 مسكن (muskkin)
🇨🇿 uvolňovač
🇸🇰 uľavovač
🇨🇳 缓解剂 (huǎnjiě jì)
🇸🇮 lajšalec
🇮🇸 léttir
🇰🇿 жеңілдеткіш
🇬🇪 შემამსუბუქებელი (shemamsubuqebeli)
🇦🇿 yüngülləşdirici
🇲🇽 aliviador
Word origin
The word 'reliever' originated from the verb 'relieve,' which comes from Old French 'relever' and Latin 'relevare,' meaning 'to raise again' or 'to lighten.' Over time, 'relieve' evolved to encompass the idea of providing assistance or support in various contexts, leading to the creation of the noun 'reliever.' The term has since been widely used in medical, sports, and job-related contexts to refer to individuals or things that provide relief or assistance.