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 10 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for painkiller along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for painkiller

  • analgesic
  • aspirin
  • drug
  • medicine
  • morphine
  • ointment
  • opiate
  • sedative
  • tranquilizer
  • tranquillizer

Meanings of painkiller

  • noun
    1. 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 10 synonyms or another words to painkiller, such as: analgesic, aspirin, drug, medicine, morphine, ointment, opiate.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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