Painkiller: meaning, definitions and examples
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painkiller
[ ˈpeɪnˌkɪlər ]
medication
A painkiller is a drug that reduces or alleviates pain. Painkillers are commonly used to relieve headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, and other types of pain.
Synonyms
analgesic, pain medication, pain reliever
Examples of usage
- Taking a painkiller can help relieve the discomfort of a toothache.
- She relied on painkillers to manage the chronic pain in her back.
- The doctor prescribed a strong painkiller after the surgery.
- Ibuprofen is a popular over-the-counter painkiller.
- Opioids are powerful painkillers used in severe cases.
Translations
Translations of the word "painkiller" in other languages:
🇵🇹 analgésico
🇮🇳 दर्द निवारक
🇩🇪 Schmerzmittel
🇮🇩 obat pereda nyeri
🇺🇦 знеболювальний
🇵🇱 środek przeciwbólowy
🇯🇵 鎮痛剤
🇫🇷 analgésique
🇪🇸 analgésico
🇹🇷 ağrı kesici
🇰🇷 진통제
🇸🇦 مسكن للألم
🇨🇿 analgetikum
🇸🇰 analgetikum
🇨🇳 止痛药
🇸🇮 analgetik
🇮🇸 verkjalyf
🇰🇿 ауруды басатын дәрі
🇬🇪 ტკივილის შემარბილებელი
🇦🇿 ağrıkəsici
🇲🇽 analgésico
Etymology
The term 'painkiller' originated in the mid-19th century from the words 'pain' and 'killer', referring to a substance that kills or alleviates pain. Over time, painkillers have become an essential part of modern medicine, offering relief to millions of people worldwide.
See also: pain, painful, painfully, painfulness, painkillers, painstakingly.