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analgesic

noun

/ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

Meaning

A drug or substance that relieves pain.

She took an analgesic to ease her headache.

painkiller, anesthetic, sedative, remedy

stimulant, irritant

take an analgesic, effective analgesic, prescribe an analgesic

An official agreement or treaty.

a bird of prey with long wings and a forked tail; also a toy flown in the air

Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior

The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes.

a container for holy relics

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.