reliever
reliever Lexical Profile
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• noun
A person or thing that alleviates pain, distress, or difficulty, or that takes over a duty from someone else.
"The pharmacist recommended an over-the-counter pain reliever to help reduce the swelling in her ankle."
North American In baseball, a pitcher who enters the game to replace the starting pitcher or another pitcher during play.
"The manager signaled to the bullpen to bring in a left-handed reliever for the eighth inning."
British A fast-acting bronchodilator inhaler used to quickly ease the symptoms of an asthma attack or breathlessness.
"Patients with asthma should always carry their blue reliever inhaler in case of sudden wheezing."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English as an agent noun from the verb 'relieve' (from Old French 'relever', meaning to raise up or alleviate) plus the suffix '-er'.