painkiller
noun
pain·kill·er
ˈpān-ˌki-lər 
variants
or less commonly pain-killer
: something (such as a drug) that relieves pain
Synonyms of painkiller
Examples of painkiller in a Sentence
I took some over-the-counter painkillers for my headache.
after her oral surgery, she was given a prescription for a mild painkiller
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But the judge, Clifton Newman, responded with a forceful rebuke of Murdaugh and alluded to the defendant’s addiction to prescription painkillers.
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Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 13 May 2026
And there are some natural painkillers among the plants of modern Siberia, like white clover, which is also a handy antiseptic.
—ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
The defense argued that Eric Richins was addicted to painkillers.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The European Union reached a provisional deal to strengthen the supply of essential medicines — such as antibiotics, insulin, vaccines, and painkillers — and avoid shortages by boosting domestic production and reducing reliance on imports.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 12 May 2026
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Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 13 May 2026
And there are some natural painkillers among the plants of modern Siberia, like white clover, which is also a handy antiseptic.
—ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
The defense argued that Eric Richins was addicted to painkillers.
—Hannah Schoenbaum, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The European Union reached a provisional deal to strengthen the supply of essential medicines — such as antibiotics, insulin, vaccines, and painkillers — and avoid shortages by boosting domestic production and reducing reliance on imports.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for painkiller
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“Painkiller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/painkiller. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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