| Main Entry: | |
| 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 |