Synonyms for

Anesthetic

Verb / ˌænʌˈsθetɪk / Another word for anesthetic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a substance used to induce insensitivity to pain or sensation

Synonyms & similar words

anaestheticagent anaesthetic anestheticagent anesthesia painkiller sedative tranquilizer analgesic hypnotic narcotic opiate morphine codeine lidocaine novocaine xylocaine procaine benzocaine cocaine ether chloroform

Example sentences

  1. The anesthetic made my arm feel numb.
  2. I need an anesthetic before my surgery.
  3. The doctor used an anesthetic to numb the area before stitching it up.
  4. The dentist administered an anesthetic before filling the cavity.
  5. The anesthetic wore off after a few hours.

Quotes

  • "An anesthetic is a knife that cuts away the pain, but leaves the memory." - Robert Sheckley
  • "An anesthetic is a substance that causes loss of sensation." - Richard J. Roberts
  • "Anesthesia, invented by physicians but appropriated by surgeons, was the first rigorous test of both science and conscience in medicine." - Atul Gawande

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