Reliever
Reliever noun - Someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult).
Substitute is a synonym for reliever. In some cases you can use "Substitute" instead a noun "Reliever".
Substitute
Substitute noun - A person or thing that takes the place of another.
Usage example: if you like, you can use nuts as a substitute for coconut in that recipe
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