painkiller
3 synonyms for painkiller, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A medicine used to relieve pain.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use painkiller
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
take a painkiller
strong painkillers
over-the-counter painkillers
Etymology
A straightforward compound of pain and killer, describing exactly what it does.
Full origin of painkiller →Frequently asked questions
What does “painkiller” mean?
The word “painkiller” means a medicine used to relieve pain. In plain terms, a drug, like paracetamol or ibuprofen, taken to reduce or stop pain.
How do you pronounce “painkiller”?
“Painkiller” is pronounced PAYN-kih-luh (/ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “painkiller” in a sentence?
Here is “painkiller” used in a sentence: “She took a painkiller for her headache.”
What part of speech is “painkiller”?
“Painkiller” is a noun.
