word
Painkiller
PAY-nkih-lur
/ˈpeɪˌnkɪlɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
painkiller
Dictionary meaning
A medicine used to relieve pain.
Examples
- My knee was giving me trouble, so I took a painkiller.
Synonyms: analgesic
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