painkiller

noun
UK: /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə/
US: /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlər/

  1. A medicine that reduces or removes pain.

    1. I took a painkiller for my headache.
    2. She needed a strong painkiller after her surgery to manage the intense pain effectively.

  2. Something that relieves emotional pain or distress.

    1. Music can be a painkiller for sadness.
    2. For some, retail therapy acts as a painkiller, offering temporary relief from underlying anxieties.

Synonyms

analgesic anodyne narcotic

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "painkiller" in English means: A medicine that reduces or removes pain., Something that relieves emotional pain or distress..

The phonetic transcription of "painkiller" is /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə/ in British English and /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "painkiller": analgesic, anodyne, narcotic.

Example usage of "painkiller": "I took a painkiller for my headache.". More examples on the page.