painkillers
word · lemma: painkiller
Definition
Medicines that are used to reduce or stop pain in your body. They can be bought in stores or prescribed by a doctor.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to over-the-counter medications like ibuprofen or acetaminophen, but can also mean stronger prescription drugs. Common collocation: 'take painkillers'. Do not use for chronic pain management unless advised by a doctor.
Spanish: analgésicosPortuguese (BR): analgésicosPortuguese (PT): analgésicosChinese (Simplified): 止痛药Chinese (Traditional): 止痛藥Hindi: दर्द निवारक दवाएँArabic: مسكنات الألمBengali: ব্যথানাশক ওষুধRussian: обезболивающее - болеутоляющееJapanese: 鎮痛剤Vietnamese: thuốc giảm đauKorean: 진통제Turkish: ağrı kesiciUrdu: درد کُش دواIndonesian: obat penghilang rasa sakit
Example Sentences
She took two painkillers and felt better.
basic
I need to buy some painkillers for my headache.
basic
The doctor gave him painkillers after the surgery.
basic
Do you have any painkillers? My back is killing me.
natural
I try not to take painkillers unless I really have to.
natural
He keeps a bottle of painkillers in his desk for emergencies.
natural