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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Three days later, Dancer’s Image is disqualified when traces of a painkiller are found in tests.
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Drugs found in his system included methadone, tramadol (a painkiller) and alprazolam.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
At the end of the book, feeling heartbroken about Marcus’ involvement in Nancy’s death, Mary kills Howard by giving him too many painkillers.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Medicines like antibiotics and painkillers ran out.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
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Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Drugs found in his system included methadone, tramadol (a painkiller) and alprazolam.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
At the end of the book, feeling heartbroken about Marcus’ involvement in Nancy’s death, Mary kills Howard by giving him too many painkillers.
—Max Gao, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
Medicines like antibiotics and painkillers ran out.
—ABC News, 26 Apr. 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 7 May. 2026.
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