Synonyms of analgesic

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noun

ˌa-nᵊl-ˈjē-zik 

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
• tranquilizer
• anesthetic
• painkiller
• narcotic
• anodyne
• opiate

analgesic

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adjective

as in anesthetic

Related Words

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

Dissimilar Words

• 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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of analgesic

Noun

But the 7-OH industry has organized against the potential prohibition, claiming 7-OH is kratom, despite only appearing in trace amounts within the leaves of the kratom plant, and that its benefits as an analgesic outweigh its potential harms. — Mattha Busby, Wired News, 15 June 2026

Here's what to know about the medication, a powerful painkiller that belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics. — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026

Adjective

Some studies suggest lemongrass has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and analgesic (pain-relieving) properties. — Sherri Gordon, Health, 8 Dec. 2025

The eagle is also getting anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications because birds that fly into fences often get concussions. — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025