reliever

[ri-lee-ver] / rɪˈli vər /

NOUN

helper

Synonyms

STRONGEST

backup

STRONG

abettor accessory accomplice adherent adjunct aid aide ally appointee apprentice attendant backer coadjutor collaborator colleague companion deputy follower friend gofer help helpmate henchman paraprofessional partner secretary servant subordinate succorer supporter temp

WEAK

coadjutant fellow worker gal Friday girl Friday man Friday right-hand man/woman right-hand person temporary worker

Antonyms

STRONG

adversary antagonist blockage boss chief detractor enemy foe hindrance injury leader manager master obstruction opponent opposer superior

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Ketamine is widely used in the NHS as an anaesthetic, sedative and pain reliever, and is also commonly used on animals.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Not because the Dodgers reliever gave up three runs in the eighth inning to the Philadelphia Phillies, blowing a save opportunity and getting tagged with his first loss of the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Top Trojans reliever Adam Troy got No. 1 MLB draft prospect Roch Cholowsky to fly out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

With the bases loaded and one out in the top of the 10th, the A’s Zack Gelof hit into a fielder’s choice groundout off reliever Ryan Zeferjahn.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Because willow bark contains salicylic acid, a pain reliever.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan

reliever

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