1. people or things that provide relief from pain, discomfort, or distress
2. baseball pitchers who enter the game to replace the starting pitcher
Usage: baseball
3. people who take over duties or responsibilities to give others a break

Examples

• The pharmacy stocks various pain relievers including aspirin and ibuprofen.
• The team’s relievers pitched well in the late innings.
• She took over-the-counter relievers for her headache.
• The manager called in two relievers during the seventh inning.
• Night shift relievers arrived to take over from the day crew.
• These natural relievers can help reduce inflammation.
• The closer is one of the best relievers in the league.