something (as a drug) that relieves painthe dentist waited until the anesthetic took effect
the dentist waited until the anesthetic took effect
analgesic, anodyne, painkiller
sedative, tranquilizer(also tranquillizer)narcotic, opiate
something that soothes, calms, or induces passivity or a sense of securityhe used total immersion in his job as an anesthetic for the empty shell that his marriage had become
he used total immersion in his job as an anesthetic for the empty shell that his marriage had become
anodyne, narcotic, opiate
security blanketpacifier, palliativehypnotic, sedative, soporific, tranquilizer(also tranquillizer)
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