Synonyms of 'analgesic'
(adjective)
pain-relieving
Aloe may have an analgesic effect.Synonyms
pain-killing
, dulling
, numbing
, We found that television viewing had a numbing effect on emotional states in our participants.
narcotic
, drugs which have a narcotic effect
palliative
, the importance of palliative care in hospitals
deadening
, , pain-relieving
(noun)
a drug that relieves pain
The hospital advised an analgesic for shoulder pains.Synonyms
painkiller
, Try a painkiller such as paracetamol.
narcotic
, He appears to be under the influence of some sort of narcotic.
palliative
, Insulin merely acts as a palliative.
anodyne
, Leisure is a kind of anodyne.
pain reliever
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of anodyne
something that relieves pain or distress
Leisure is a kind of anodyne.
Synonyms
in the sense of narcotic
of narcotics or narcosis
drugs which have a narcotic effect
in the sense of narcotic
a drug, such as opium or morphine, that produces numbness and drowsiness, used medicinally but addictive
He appears to be under the influence of some sort of narcotic.
Synonyms
drug,
downer (informal),
Nearby words of 'analgesic'
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