Definition & Meaning of "painkiller"in English

Painkiller

NOUN

a type of medicine that is used to reduce or relieve pain

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Inanimate

Composition

Compound

Countable

Plural form

painkillers

What is a "painkiller"?

A painkiller is a type of medication used to alleviate pain. Painkillers work by blocking or reducing the feeling of pain signals in the brain and nervous system. These medications are commonly prescribed or available over-the-counter and are used to manage various types of pain, from mild to intense.

Examples

She took a painkiller to help manage her headache after a long day at work.

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