analgesic
/ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/
noun
- A medicine or drug that relieves pain.
- I took an analgesic for my headache and felt better within an hour.
- Aspirin is one of the most common over-the-counter analgesics.
- The doctor prescribed a strong analgesic after the accident.
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adjective
- Relating to or causing the relief of pain.
- The analgesic effects of the cream lasted for several hours.
- The patient was given an analgesic injection before the examination.
- This herbal remedy has mild analgesic properties.