| Main Entry: | anesthetic/anaesthetic |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | sleep-inducing or numbing drug |
Synonyms: |
analgesic, anodyne, dope*, gas, hypnotic, inhalant, narcotic, opiate, pain-killer, shot, soporific, spinal |
| Main Entry: | anesthetic |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | sleep-inducer |
Synonyms: |
analgesic, anodyne, dope, gas, general anesthetic, hypnosis, inhalant, local anesthetic, opiate, pain-killer, shot, soporific, spinal |
| Notes: | an anesthetic induces insensibility, an analgesic makes you feel no pain, while an anodyne removes your cares |
Antonyms: |
analeptic, stimulant |