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1. (noun) stand-in, substitute, relief, reliever, backup, backup man, fill-in
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. (noun) reliever, allayer, comforter
a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies
"a reliever of anxiety"; "an allayer of fears"

3. (noun) reliever, relief pitcher, fireman
a pitcher who does not start the game

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Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) reliever
one who, or that which, relieves

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