noun
- medications or drugs that reduce or eliminate pain
Usage: plural form of painkiller
Examples
- The doctor prescribed strong painkillers after the surgery.
- Over-the-counter painkillers like ibuprofen can help with headaches.
- She took two painkillers to manage her back pain.
- The pharmacy stocks various types of painkillers.
- Some painkillers can be addictive if used improperly.
- Natural painkillers include ice and heat therapy.
- The patient was weaned off painkillers gradually.