Reliever
noun
Someone or something that eases pain or difficulty.
The medicine worked as a reliever of his headache.
Often appears as...
- pain reliever
- stress reliever
noun
A substitute player in a team sport who replaces a teammate during the game.
He's a reliever for the team, taking over when the starting pitcher is tired or doing poorly.
Often appears as...
- relief pitcher
- bullpen reliever
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Colloquial
noun
A type of medicine used to relieve symptoms of asthma.
As an asthma patient, she always carries her reliever inhaler.
Often appears as...
- asthma reliever
- emergency reliever
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Technical
noun
Someone or something that eases pain or difficulty.
The medicine worked as a reliever of his headache.
Often appears as...
- pain reliever
- stress reliever
noun
A substitute player in a team sport who replaces a teammate during the game.
He's a reliever for the team, taking over when the starting pitcher is tired or doing poorly.
Often appears as...
- relief pitcher
- bullpen reliever
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
A type of medicine used to relieve symptoms of asthma.
As an asthma patient, she always carries her reliever inhaler.
Often appears as...
- asthma reliever
- emergency reliever
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe anything that provides relief.
The comedy show was a reliever from the stress of work.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Relief
Can refer to easing emotional as well as physical pain.
Talking to a friend can be a great reliever of sadness.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Fix
May suggest temporary relief rather than a permanent solution.
The warm bath acted as a short-term reliever for his aching muscles.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe anything that provides relief.
The comedy show was a reliever from the stress of work.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Relief
Can refer to easing emotional as well as physical pain.
Talking to a friend can be a great reliever of sadness.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Fix
May suggest temporary relief rather than a permanent solution.
The warm bath acted as a short-term reliever for his aching muscles.
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Use
Often used metaphorically to describe anything that provides relief.
The comedy show was a reliever from the stress of work.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Relief
Can refer to easing emotional as well as physical pain.
Talking to a friend can be a great reliever of sadness.
Pro Tip 3/3Temporary Fix
May suggest temporary relief rather than a permanent solution.
The warm bath acted as a short-term reliever for his aching muscles.
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The mood-boosting power...
but our emotional tears -- there's high concentrations of stress hormones and leucine enkephalins, which, easier on my tongue, is endorphins. And while our stress hormones are helping our bodies out, our endorphins, those feel-good chemicals, they're helping to act as a pain reliever
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How does asthma work? -...
These medications help asthmatics both control and prevent their asthma symptoms. Inhalers transport medication along the affected airways using a liquid mist or fine powder to treat the problem at its source. They come in two forms. There are reliever medications,
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The mood-boosting power...
but our emotional tears -- there's high concentrations of stress hormones and leucine enkephalins, which, easier on my tongue, is endorphins. And while our stress hormones are helping our bodies out, our endorphins, those feel-good chemicals, they're helping to act as a pain reliever
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How does asthma work? -...
These medications help asthmatics both control and prevent their asthma symptoms. Inhalers transport medication along the affected airways using a liquid mist or fine powder to treat the problem at its source. They come in two forms. There are reliever medications,
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Katrina Bowden
American Actress
I'm a big fan of spinning and yoga. To strengthen my core, kick-boxing is really effective. The resistance tones everything, and it's a great stress reliever.
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Jim Rash
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Working out has always been a stress reliever for me. I don't know if it's so much vanity as it more just keeps my mind from going crazy.
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Erin Heatherton
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Working out gives me the opportunity to let go and listen to my music; it's a big stress reliever.
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Lauren Alaina
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I write about what's on my mind. It's like a stress reliever.
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Blake Lively
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Creating something I can use is the best stress reliever.
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Sport is a great way to keep fit. It's a stress reliever.
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Sabrina Bryan
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When I am stressed, my No. 1 reliever is my music.
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Dylan Lauren
American Businesswoman
I believe dancing is the best stress reliever.
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Da Brat
American Rapper
Working out is like a stress reliever.
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Christina Anstead
American Celebrity
Exercise is my stress reliever.
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Katrina Bowden
American Actress
I'm a big fan of spinning and yoga. To strengthen my core, kick-boxing is really effective. The resistance tones everything, and it's a great stress reliever.
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Jim Rash
American Actor
Working out has always been a stress reliever for me. I don't know if it's so much vanity as it more just keeps my mind from going crazy.
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Erin Heatherton
American Model
Working out gives me the opportunity to let go and listen to my music; it's a big stress reliever.
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Lauren Alaina
American Musician
I write about what's on my mind. It's like a stress reliever.
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Blake Lively
American Actress
Creating something I can use is the best stress reliever.
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Katie Taylor
Irish Athlete
Sport is a great way to keep fit. It's a stress reliever.
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Sabrina Bryan
American Musician
When I am stressed, my No. 1 reliever is my music.
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Dylan Lauren
American Businesswoman
I believe dancing is the best stress reliever.
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Da Brat
American Rapper
Working out is like a stress reliever.
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Christina Anstead
American Celebrity
Exercise is my stress reliever.
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