Synonyms of analgesic

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noun

as in sedative

something (as a drug) that relieves pain

the doctor prescribed an analgesic and rest for my injured knee

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sedative
• painkiller
• anesthetic
• tranquilizer
• tranquillizer
• anodyne
• narcotic
• opiate

analgesic

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adjective

as in anesthetic

Synonyms & Similar Words

• anesthetic
• opiate
• anodyne
• depressant
• hypnotic
• deadening
• numbing
• antidepressant
• antianxiety
• sedative
• narcotic
• antistress
• tranquillizing
• tranquilizing
• relaxing
• calming
• antidepression
• soothing
• comforting
• dreamy
• quieting
• lulling
• pacifying

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• painful
• stressful
• tiresome
• unsettling
• troubling
• worrisome
• stimulant
• stimulating
• trying
• troublesome
• irritating
• aggravating
• annoying
• disturbing
• frustrating
• vexatious
• bothersome
• energizing
• irksome
• exasperating
• maddening
• vexing
• invigorating
• galling
• grating
• nettlesome
• harassing