Synonyms of reliever

1. stand-in, substitute, relief, reliever, backup, backup man, fill-in, peer, equal, match, compeer: usage: someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult); "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
2. reliever, allayer, comforter, person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, soul: usage: a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies; "a reliever of anxiety"; "an allayer of fears"
3. reliever, relief pitcher, fireman, pitcher, hurler, twirler: usage: a pitcher who does not start the game