From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishpainkillerpain‧kill‧er /ˈpeɪnˌkɪlə $ -ər/ ●○○ noun [countable] MDa medicine which reduces or removes pain an overdose of painkillers
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painkiller• Some hot lemon drinks contain only a painkiller as the active ingredient and these can cost a lot more than an unbranded painkiller.• He prescribed a painkiller and suggested she keep busy, then he shooed her away and chided her for malingering.• Labels on acetaminophen painkillers recommend consulting a doctor if a person has had more than three alcoholic drinks, he said.• It is described by its adherents as a self-administered painkiller.• She would scream if anyone came near her left arm, and she cried at night, begging for painkillers.• He shook out a handful of painkillers - the box was nearly empty.• I took strong painkillers so that I could fly home immediately and be assessed here.• Favre underwent chemical abuse rehabilitation during the offseason because of an addiction to painkillers. 