noun
a medicine used to relieve pain
adjective
relating to or capable of relieving pain
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The doctor prescribed a potent analgesic to manage the patient's severe pain.
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I took an analgesic for my headache and it really helped.
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I popped an analgesic for my backache and now I feel much better.
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Music is my analgesic; it helps me forget my troubles and relax.