morphine

noun
UK: /ˈmɔː.fiːn/
US: /ˈmɔːr.fiːn/

  1. A strong drug used to reduce pain.

    1. The doctor prescribed morphine for his pain. [ ] [ ]
    2. Morphine is often administered after surgery to manage severe discomfort. [ ] [ ]

  2. A drug derived from opium, used medically to relieve pain.

    1. She was given morphine in the hospital after her accident. [ ] [ ]
    2. The patient's pain was so intense that only morphine could provide relief. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

analgesic painkiller opiate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "morphine" in English means: A strong drug used to reduce pain., A drug derived from opium, used medically to relieve pain..

The phonetic transcription of "morphine" is /ˈmɔː.fiːn/ in British English and /ˈmɔːr.fiːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "morphine": analgesic, painkiller, opiate.

Example usage of "morphine": "The doctor prescribed morphine for his pain.". More examples on the page.