analgesic
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
A medicine that relieves pain.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
painkiller
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She took a mild _____ for her headache before the meeting."
Answer: analgesic
In your own words, what does "analgesic" mean?
A medicine that relieves pain.
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