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reliever

reliever

9 3.7
Something that makes pain or worry less
  • noun
  • /rɪˈliːvər/
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  • So, luckily, class was a great stress reliever, as it always is.
  • pain reliever
  • stress reliever
  • prescription pain relievers

So Mary's talked about taking over the counter pain relievers every day.

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Examples

  • Talking about stress and its triggers is an effective stress reliever that allows people to be understood.

    Academic text (1998)
  • I'm gonna tell you what's an even greater stress reliever.

  • The use of something that is a stress reliever is usually a good idea for this industry.

    Blog text (20)
  • Yeah, it's a great stress reliever.

  • So we have two main natural pain relievers in our body.

  • Many women carry pain relievers in their purses in case they have a headache or something similar.

    Blog text (31)
  • The abdomen of Burial 93, a woman in her 50s, held 127 grape seeds, which are natural pain relievers.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Many people find meditation to be an effective stress reliever after a long day at work.

  • She discovered that yoga serves as a powerful stress reliever during challenging times.

  • Listening to music is often considered a great stress reliever for those feeling overwhelmed.

Synonyms

painkiller
vsreliever
103 2.6

Medicine you take to reduce pain

is broader, reducing stress and anxiety as well as physical pain
massager
vsreliever
7 3.2

A small machine that uses vibration or pressure to relax muscles

focuses on muscle tension specifically rather than general pain or anxiety reduction
comforter
vsreliever
5 3.4

A person who helps someone feel less sad or worried

focuses on emotional support rather than actively reducing pain or anxiety
relaxer
vsreliever
5 4.2

Something that helps someone feel calm, like tea or soft music

covers reducing pain and anxiety as well as promoting relaxation
stress reliever
vsreliever
2 3.2

A thing or activity that helps you feel less tense

also covers pain and physical discomfort, not only stress reduction
easer
vsreliever
4.8

A person or thing that makes pain, worry and problems less strong

is focused on reducing specific feelings like pain, stress, discomfort, or anxiety
alleviator
vsreliever
  • Specialized
7.4

A medicine or treatment that reduces pain and discomfort without curing the problem

also lowers stress and anxiety as well as physical symptoms
mollifier
vsreliever
8.2

A person who calms others in tense situations

applies more broadly to reducing physical pain, stress, or anxiety generally
soother
vsreliever
4.2

A person who calms others during arguments or distress

often gives comfort and sympathy rather than reducing physical pain or symptoms

Antonyms

tormentor
  • NSFW
12 7.9

A person who hurts someone on purpose, often again and again

Compounds

A thing or activity that helps you feel less tense

How Effective

painkiller
103 2.6
reliever
9 3.7
remedy
77 3.4
comforter
5 3.4

Surface Forms

reliever singular
relievers plural

Morphology

reliever = relieve (transparent) = relieve + er

The noun (person or thing) is a straightforward agent/instrument derived from 'relieve' using the productive suffix '-er'.

Etymology

Reliever comes from the parts re- ('again') and levare ('to raise'), the same root as elevator. A reliever is something or someone that 'lifts' a weight off you, so the word is used for things or people that reduce pain, stress, or worry.