painkiller
noun
pain·kill·er
ˈpān-ˌki-lər 
variants
or less commonly pain-killer
: something (such as a drug) that relieves pain
Synonyms of painkiller
Examples of painkiller in a Sentence
I took some over-the-counter painkillers for my headache.
after her oral surgery, she was given a prescription for a mild painkiller
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Eric Richins had Lyme disease and was addicted to painkillers, Nester said.
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CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Very few people in pain are going to decline a painkiller, no matter what the cost.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
The couple has faced challenges throughout their relationship, including Dane going into rehab in 2011 for an addiction to painkillers after a sports injury.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Long-term use of over-the-counter painkillers can lead to kidney damage or stomach ulcers.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
Very few people in pain are going to decline a painkiller, no matter what the cost.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026
The couple has faced challenges throughout their relationship, including Dane going into rehab in 2011 for an addiction to painkillers after a sports injury.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Long-term use of over-the-counter painkillers can lead to kidney damage or stomach ulcers.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for painkiller
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“Painkiller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/painkiller. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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