painkiller (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlər/
Definition
A drug or medicine used to relieve pain.
Examples
The doctor prescribed a strong painkiller for his broken leg.
Aspirin is a common over-the-counter painkiller.
She hoped the painkiller would help her sleep through the night.
How to Use painkiller
- painkiller for (prepositional phrase)
- To use a painkiller to treat a specific condition or symptom. — "This is a good painkiller for muscle aches."
- take a painkiller (collocation)
- To consume a pain-relieving medication. — "If the pain persists, take a painkiller."
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