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Anodyne
01
a type of medicine that helps reduce one's pain
Example
The doctor prescribed an anodyne to help manage the patient ’s chronic back pain.
After the surgery, she was given an anodyne to alleviate the postoperative discomfort.
The pharmacist recommended an anodyne for her arthritis pain.
anodyne
01
capable of relieving pain
02
not likely to offend people or cause disagreement or tension
Example
The film ’s anodyne humor appealed to a broad audience.
His anodyne remarks at the meeting failed to address the core issues.
The TV show ’s anodyne content was suitable for family viewing.
