life saver

One who rescues

A life saver is someone or something that rescues from danger or difficulty.

Literally, a lifeguard or rescue worker saves lives.

More commonly, the term is figurative—anything that provides crucial help in a tough situation: That extra babysitter was a life saver.

Also spelled as one word: lifesaver.

In American English, Lifesavers are ring-shaped hard candies.

Related

firefighter · defibrillator · paramedic · CPR training · protection · emergency · first aid kit · smoke detector · support · oxygen mask · confect · safety harness · candy · first responder · therapist · friend · seatbelt · safety net

Opposites
rescue action

life saverkiller

One who causes death

murderer · executioner · assassin · slayer · bystander

helpfulness/utility

life saverhindrance

Barrier to progress

burden · liability · nuisance · obstacle · dead weight

moral character

life savervillain

Wicked story antagonist

menace · danger · threat · hazard · destroyer

Family

life, saver, lives, live, lived, living, lively, livelihood, liveliness

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G