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Meaning of "painkiller" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PAINKILLER

painkiller  [ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PAINKILLER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Painkiller is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PAINKILLER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

painkiller

Analgesic

An analgesic, or painkiller, is any member of the group of drugs used to achieve analgesia — relief from pain. The word analgesic derives from Greek ἀν-, "without", and ἄλγος, "pain". Analgesic drugs act in various ways on the peripheral and central nervous systems. They are distinct from anesthetics, which reversibly eliminate sensation, and include paracetamol, the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as the salicylates, and opioid drugs such as morphine and oxycodone. In choosing analgesics, the severity and response to other medication determines the choice of agent; the World Health Organization pain ladder specifies mild analgesics as its first step. Analgesic choice is also determined by the type of pain: For neuropathic pain, traditional analgesics are less effective, and there is often benefit from classes of drugs that are not normally considered analgesics, such as tricyclic antidepressants and anticonvulsants.

Definition of painkiller in the English dictionary

The definition of painkiller in the dictionary is an analgesic drug or agent. Other definition of painkiller is anything that relieves pain.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PAINKILLER


ala
ˈeɪlə
Anguilla
æŋˈɡwɪlə
germ-killer
ˈdʒɜːmˌkɪlə
killer
ˈkɪlə
Manila
məˈnɪlə
miller
ˈmɪlə
rachilla
rəˈkɪlə
retailer
ˈriːteɪlə
rhachilla
rəˈkɪlə
similar
ˈsɪmɪlə
spoiler
ˈspɔɪlə
tailor
ˈteɪlə
Taylor
ˈteɪlə
thriller
ˈθrɪlə
trailer
ˈtreɪlə
Tyler
ˈtaɪlə
vanilla
vəˈnɪlə
Venezuela
ˌvɛnɪˈzweɪlə
villa
ˈvɪlə
weedkiller
ˈwiːdˌkɪlə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PAINKILLER

pain control
pain in the arse
pain in the neck
pain relief
Paine
pained
painful
painfully
painfulness
painim
painkilling
painless
painlessly
painlessness
pains
painstaker
painstaking
painstakingly
painstakingness
paint

WORDS THAT END LIKE PAINKILLER

biller
bookseller
chiller
contract killer
distiller
driller
dusty miller
filler
griller
Hiller
hunter-killer
rotary tiller
Rototiller
schiller
serial killer
siller
spiller
stocking filler
tiller
triller
willer

Synonyms and antonyms of painkiller in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «PAINKILLER»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «painkiller» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of painkiller

Translation of «painkiller» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PAINKILLER

Find out the translation of painkiller to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of painkiller from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «painkiller» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

止痛药
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

calmante
570 millions of speakers

English

painkiller
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दर्द निवारक
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

مُسَكِّنٌ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

болеутоляющее средство
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

analgésico
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ব্যাথা কমানোর ঔষধ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

analgésique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

ubat tahan sakit
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Schmerzmittel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

痛み止め
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

진통제
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Painkiller
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thuốc giảm đau
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பெயின்கில்லர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वेदनाशामक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Ağrı kesici
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

antidolorifico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

środek przeciwbólowy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

знеболювальне
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

calmant
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

παυσίπονο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

pynstiller
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

smärtstillande medel
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

smertestillende middel
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of painkiller

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PAINKILLER»

The term «painkiller» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.654 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PAINKILLER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about painkiller

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PAINKILLER»

Discover the use of painkiller in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to painkiller and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Pain Killer: A "Wonder" Drug's Trail of Addiction and Death
Examines OxyContin, the so-called miracle prescription drug that swept the nation but led to overdoes and addiction, providing a look at the multi-billion-dollar pain managment business, its excesses and its abuses.
Barry Meier, 2003
2
Painkiller Addict: From wreckage to redemption - my true story
To everyone's amazement, she proved them wrong. This is an extraordinarily poignant, vivid and honest memoir.
Cathryn Kemp, 2012
3
Painkiller
With page-turning ferocity, Will Staeger delivers a stylistic blend of riveting action, thrilling suspense, and starkly alluring characters in this classic tale of espionage laced with a twist of modern-day terror .
Will Staeger, 2009
4
Painkiller
To pacify her schizophrenic mother, Dr. Sharon Francis checks out the alleged disappearance of fellow mental patients, but as her investigations progress, so does the violence of "accidents" that befall her
Steven Spruill, 1991
5
Painkiller Jane
Jane Vasko was an undercover police officer attempting to infiltrate a major New York city drug ring.
Joe Quesada, Jimmy Palmiotti, 2007
6
Pill Head: The Secret Life of a Painkiller Addict
This compelling, honest book investigates the growing epidemic of prescription painkiller abuse among today's Generation Rx. Through gripping profiles and heartbreaking confessions, this memoir dares to uncover the reality--the addiction, ...
Joshua Lyon, 2009
7
Painkiller Ghosts
Painkiller ghosts.” “Oh. Thanks, Momma.” “You're welcome. I need to go, to work; I'll be out late tonight, don't wait up.” And she walksoutof thefrontdoor and he can hear her gun her engine and hears a horn honking and then he hears her horn ...
J. Marc Harding, 2010
8
Opiate Addiction - The Painkiller Addiction Epidemic, Heroin ...
This text provides facts and personal experiences about opiate addiction and recovery. The resource provides answers to questions, helps allay fears and provides direction for help, treatment and recovery.
Taite Adams, 2013
9
Painkiller Jane: The Price of Freedom
It seems a number of people want her dead and the only thing between them and her royal highness is our gun toting, out of control, Painkiller Jane. COLLECTING: PAINKILLER JANE: THE PRICE OF FREEDOM 1-4
‎2014
10
Painkiller Jane Vs. Terminator 1: Time to Kill
Jane Vasko was an undercover police officer attempting to infiltrate a major New York City drug ring.
Jimmy Palmiotti, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PAINKILLER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term painkiller is used in the context of the following news items.
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How New Law Could Be Affecting Painkiller Prescriptions
However, the NBC Connecticut Troubleshooters discussed painkiller cocktails like Matthews' with a different physician, Dr. Craig Allen, who ... «NBC Connecticut, Jul 15»
2
VIDEO: The Soggy Dollar Bar's Painkiller
What makes it different is that, unlike some of the region's other cocktail exports, to experience the Painkiller you really have to go to the source: ... «Caribbean Journal, Jul 15»
3
Teenager, 17, dies of painkiller overdose
Teenager, 17, dies of painkiller overdose. A teenager from the UK has died after taking too many painkillers for a tummy ache. Jul 24, 2015. Share this on ... «The Australian Women's Weekly, Jul 15»
4
New Jersey doctor's license revoked over negligent painkiller
A New Jersey doctor has had his license revoked and must pay the state $50,000 after the Board of Medical Examiners determined he was ... «PhillyVoice.com, Jul 15»
5
The Daily Startup: Axial Raises Funding to Track Painkiller Use
The abuse of opiate-based painkillers has been at an alarming rate for several years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ... «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
6
Painkiller user/dealer goes to penitentiary for six years
An addict selling his prescription painkillers and pawning jewelry stolen from a senior was sentenced to six years in penitentiary in Sarnia court. «Sarnia Observer, Jul 15»
7
Hearing allows input on prescription drug, painkiller abuse
LANSING, Mich. (AP) Gov. Rick Snyder's administration is planning a public hearing to receive input on fighting prescription drug and painkiller ... «WNDU-TV, Jul 15»
8
Synthetic painkiller fentanyl intensifies Vermont battle against surge …
MONTPELIER, Vermont — Police and public health officials in Vermont have been warning for months about the danger of the drug fentanyl, ... «Greenfield Daily Reporter, Jul 15»
9
Antidepressant, Painkiller Combo May Raise Risk of Brain Bleed …
TUESDAY, July 14, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Taking both an antidepressant and a painkiller such as ibuprofen or naproxen may increase risk of a brain ... «WebMD, Jul 15»
10
Anderson High School teacher arrested, accused of forging …
Police say they were informed on July 11 that Rebecca Vannatta, 50, tried to get the painkiller Norco using a prescription form that had been ... «Fox 59, Jul 15»

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