Painkiller
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Painkiller is a noun meaning (pharmacology) A drug that numbs the pain in the body.
Meaning
(pharmacology) A drug that numbs the pain in the body.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: analgesia
While taking one pill and dying is rare, dying accidentally after using painkillers inappropriately is common. […] The prescription painkiller Emily Jackson took is a respiratory depressant that slows breathing. That in combination with the alcohol, another respiratory depressant, overwhelmed her brain, which stopped giving her heart and lungs the signal to keep functioning.
Word Forms
- painkillers
- pain killer
Synonyms for painkiller
Depending on context, synonyms include PK, analgesic, analgesia, anodyne.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include analgesic, anodyne, anesthetic, sedative, tranquilizer, tranquilliser.
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