painkillernoun [ C ]
uk/ˈpeɪnˌkɪl.ər/us/ˈpeɪnˌkɪl.ɚ/a drug that is used to reduce or remove physical pain:
The body produces chemicals that are natural painkillers.
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painkilling
adjective [ before noun ] uk/ˈpeɪnˌkɪl.ɪŋ/us/ˈpeɪnˌkɪl.ɪŋ/
This tiny capsule contains effective painkilling ingredients.