adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Reducing or eliminating pain. not-comparable

   "The doctor prescribed a painkilling medication."

Synonyms

All synonyms

analgesicpain-relieving

Example

More examples

"I'll give you a painkilling injection."

Etymology

From pain + killing.

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