Anesthetic

C1 8+

Synonyms of anesthetic

Antonyms of anesthetic

Collocations of anesthetic

general anesthesia
Frequency: 80 %

The surgery required general anesthesia to ensure the patient felt no pain.

local anesthetic
Frequency: 70 %

The dentist used a local anesthetic to numb my gums before filling the cavity.

anesthetic effect
Frequency: 60 %

The anesthetic effect of the medication quickly alleviated the patient's pain.

anesthetic injection
Frequency: 50 %

The doctor administered an anesthetic injection before stitching up the wound.

anesthetic drug
Frequency: 45 %

The anesthetic drug helped the patient relax before the procedure.

Idiomatic Expressions for anesthetic

  • Phrase: like a bad anesthetic
    Meaning: something that fails to dull or lessen pain or discomfort
    Usage: The joke fell flat, it was like a bad anesthetic in a tense situation.