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Anodyne
01
a type of medicine that helps reduce one's pain
Examples
The doctor prescribed an anodyne to help manage the patient ’s chronic back pain.
anodyne
01
able to reduce or ease physical pain
Examples
The doctor prescribed an anodyne ointment for the burn.
02
not likely to offend people or cause disagreement or tension
Examples
The film ’s anodyne humor appealed to a broad audience.
