painkiller

/ˈpeɪnˌkɪlər/

Definitions

1. noun

a substance or medication used to relieve or alleviate pain

“The doctor prescribed her a strong painkiller to help her recover from the surgery.”

2. verb

to relieve or alleviate pain

“The new medication will painkill the patient’s chronic back pain.”

Synonyms

  • analgesic
  • anesthetic

Antonyms

  • paininducer
  • painmaker