as in sedative
something (as a drug) that relieves pain
after her oral surgery, she was given a prescription for a mild painkiller
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Recent Examples of painkiller
Unable to dance, she self-medicates with pills bought from a local busker and develops an addiction to painkillers.
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Sep. 2024
Her mentor in seeing the story beneath the surface of things is her scholarly father, Ron (Zach Galifianakis), whose enforced idleness in the wake of a car accident and subsequent abuse of painkillers seem to have fostered an outsider’s skepticism about the ways and means of business as usual.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2024
In 2023, students have tried drugs like cannabis (28%), prescription painkillers (11%) and over-the-counter drugs (5%) at least once.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
By 2000, Anastasio got hooked on OxyContin after first taking prescription painkillers for dental surgery.
—Jeff Nelson, Peoplemag, 24 July 2024
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Sep. 2024
Her mentor in seeing the story beneath the surface of things is her scholarly father, Ron (Zach Galifianakis), whose enforced idleness in the wake of a car accident and subsequent abuse of painkillers seem to have fostered an outsider’s skepticism about the ways and means of business as usual.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2024
In 2023, students have tried drugs like cannabis (28%), prescription painkillers (11%) and over-the-counter drugs (5%) at least once.
—Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024
By 2000, Anastasio got hooked on OxyContin after first taking prescription painkillers for dental surgery.
—Jeff Nelson, Peoplemag, 24 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painkiller
Noun
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The category also includes certain stimulants, sedatives and opioids.Aria Bendix, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
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In more than 15 of those cases, police requested or suggested that emergency medical workers inject sedatives, such as ketamine or midazolam, to temporarily immobilize someone for transport.John Seewer and Reese Dunklin, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Sep. 2024
Noun
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May Reduce Inflammation Carom seeds have potent analgesic (pain relief) and anti-inflammatory properties.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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Hemp contains cannabinoids like CBD and CBN, which have relaxing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, analgesic, and antidepressant properties that may be useful for helping insomnia, reducing anxiety, and inducing a sense of calm.Valentina Bottoni, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
Noun
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The tranquilizer is not to punish the people of Snowpiercer but is located in the back car, positioned perfectly for an ambush when Big Alice arrives.Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2024
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This may include antipsychotics (which block dopamine receptors in the brain), antidepressants, and tranquilizers (drugs that reduce anxiety, fear, and tension).13 Medication alone does not usually resolve symptoms.Sherri Gordon, Health, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Painkiller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painkiller. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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