(n) a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies, Syn. allayer, comforter, Example:a reliever of anxiety; an allayer of fears
(n) someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult), Syn. fill-in, relief, backup, substitute, reliever, backup man, Example:the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes; we need extra employees for summer fill-ins
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)