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anodyne

/ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

Translations

anodynenoun

anodynes

/ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

/ˈæn.əˌdaɪn/

analgésiqueMédicament qui soulage la douleur.

The doctor prescribed an anodyne to help relieve the patient's chronic back pain.

Le médecin a prescrit un analgésique pour soulager la douleur chronique du patient.

Additional translations

palliatifAu sens figuré : ce qui apaise, calme ou console.

Synonyms

soothing agent

painkiller

analgesic

sedative

anodyneadjective

more anodyne

Comp.

most anodyne

Super.

/ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

antalgiqueSens médical : qui calme ou soulage la douleur.

The nurse applied an anodyne lotion to the burn.

L’infirmière a appliqué une lotion antalgique sur la brûlure.

anodinSans risque d’offenser, volontairement neutre ou sans relief.

The speaker's anodyne remarks were designed to avoid controversy.

Les remarques anodines du conférencier étaient destinées à éviter toute controverse.

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anodynenoun

A medicine or drug that alleviates pain.

The doctor prescribed an anodyne to help relieve the patient's chronic back pain.

Something that soothes, calms, or comforts.

Listening to classical music served as an anodyne for her stress after a long day at work.

anodyneadjective

Not likely to provoke dissent or offense; inoffensive, often deliberately so.

The speaker's anodyne remarks were designed to avoid controversy.

Capable of soothing or relieving pain; pain-relieving.

The nurse applied an anodyne lotion to the burn.