stress reliever
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3.2
- noun
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alivio del estrés
- My best stress reliever is chasing after my dog in the garden—very silly!
- a great stress reliever
- a proven stress reliever
- a good stress reliever
Knowing that you have the emergency option which will put you to sleep is a tremendous stress reliever.
- Knowing that you have the emergency option which will put you to sleep is a tremendous stress reliever.
Examples
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Talking about stress and its triggers is an effective stress reliever that allows people to be understood.
Academic text (1998) -
Many people find running to be an effective stress reliever after a long day at work.
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Yeah, it's a great stress reliever.
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Actually, I see it as one of the first great stress relievers.
Fiction book (1999) -
Always make time to hang out with the family, as this is a great stress reliever.
Blog text (7) -
Quality time with your loved ones is a great stress reliever, so put work to the side and enjoy your family time.
Blog text (20) -
Singing in my car at any time of day is a terrific stress reliever!
Blog text (34) -
Other health benefits include the fact that laughter is a great stress reliever.
Blog text (8) -
Now origami is a lot of fun and a great stress reliever.
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Mental well-being also involves the ability to meet the demands of functioning in society, so physical activity can be used as a stress reliever for individuals.
Academic text (2009)
Synonyms
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3.4
A short rest to recover energy
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3.7
Something that makes pain or worry less
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3.2
A small machine that uses vibration or pressure to relax muscles
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4.2
Something that helps someone feel calm, like tea or soft music
Causing muscles or the mind to become calm and less tense
Antonyms
How Effective
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- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from 'stress' (psychological strain) + 'reliever' (a thing or person that alleviates), so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it refers to something that reduces stress. This noun–noun compounding pattern is transparent and common across languages, making the phrase immediately comprehensible without prior exposure.
Etymology
Stress reliever may come from a simple image: think of stress as built-up pressure and a reliever as something that lets that pressure out, like squeezing a soft toy to feel calmer. That's why it means 'something that reduces stress'.