painkiller

pain·kill·er

noun \-ˌki-lər\

Definition of PAINKILLER

: something (as a drug) that relieves pain

— pain·kill·ing \-liŋ\ adjective

Examples of PAINKILLER

1. I took some over-the-counter painkillers for my headache.
2. <a lot of painkillers have turned out to be addictive substances for patients>

First Known Use of PAINKILLER

1853

Related to PAINKILLER

Synonyms: analgesic, anesthetic, anodyne

Related Words: sedative, tranquilizer (also tranquillizer); narcotic, opiate

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Rhymes with PAINKILLER

axillar, distiller, fulfiller, instiller, pralltriller, time killer