reliever Synonyms

fireman relief pitcher backup relief backup man allayer fill-in comforter substitute stand-in baseball player backups relaxer sympathizer succorer substitution stoker pacifier analgetic final gesture short reliever inner reliever long reliever baseball pitcher middle reliever substitutes knuckleballer firefighter easer windup bullpen soother salver rilievo closer blow-off attendant assuager assuagement assister apologist alleviation aider aid ace absolver consoler deputy alleviator reassurer