noun
Medicine that reduces pain.
She took a painkiller for her headache.
Common phrases & grammar
take a painkiller · strong painkiller
American English
How to pronounce painkillers
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PAYNkihlerz
/ˈpʰeɪnˌkɪ.lɚz/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
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Medicine that reduces pain.
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