A stimulant either way (7)

I believe the answer is:

reviver

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'way' is the definition.
Both the definition and answer are singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for reviver that I've seen before include "One who resuscitates" , "Tonic" , "Restorer to life" , "Pick-me-up" .)

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