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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.
After the surgery, she was given an anodyne to alleviate the postoperative discomfort.
anodyne
01
able to reduce or ease physical pain
Examples
The doctor prescribed an anodyne ointment for the burn.
She took an anodyne pill to help with her headache.
02
not likely to offend people or cause disagreement or tension
Examples
The film ’s anodyne humor appealed to a broad audience.
His anodyne remarks at the meeting failed to address the core issues.
