painkiller
The word “painkiller” has 3 syllables: pain-kill-er
It's pronounced as /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlər/
What is synonym and antonym for painkiller?
In the thesaurus, “painkiller” has 16 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for painkiller along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for painkiller
- alleviative
- analgesic
- anesthetic
- anodyne
- aspirin
- dope
- drug
- medicine
- morphine
- narcotic
- ointment
- opiate
- pain reliever
- sedative
- tranquilizer
- tranquillizer
Meanings of painkiller
- noun
- A drug that numbs the pain in the body.
Example Sentences
- The over-the-counter painkiller provided temporary relief from the toothache until she could see the dentist.
- She took a painkiller to relieve the headache she had been experiencing all day.
- The doctor prescribed a strong painkiller to manage the patient's chronic back pain.
- After the surgery, the doctor prescribed a strong painkiller to manage the post-operative pain.
- The pharmacist recommended an over-the-counter painkiller for the minor muscle strain.
On this page you'll find 16 synonyms or another words to painkiller, such as: alleviative, analgesic, anesthetic, anodyne, aspirin, dope, drug.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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