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Synonyms of analgesic
(Entry 1 of 2)
something (as a drug) that relieves pain
- the doctor prescribed an analgesic and rest for my injured knee
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- sedative,
- tranquilizer
- (also tranquillizer)
analgesic
adjectiveSynonyms & Antonyms of analgesic (Entry 2 of 2)
as in numbing, anesthetic
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“Analgesic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analgesic. Accessed 3 Aug. 2021.
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The first known use of analgesic was in 1852
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