anodyne,analgesic,anesthetic
anodyne:pain=soporific:wakefulness
filibuster:delay=anodyne:relieve
anesthetic:numbness=intoxicant:drunkenness
aseptic:disinfections=anesthetic:numbs
astringent:contraction=anesthetic:insensibility
congealing:thickening=anesthetic:numbness
sedative:drowsiness=anesthetic:numbness
anodyne,opiate,narcotic,nepenthe,sop
analgesic:deaden=emollient:soothe
analgesic:pain=anesthetic:sensation
pain:analgesic=symptom:palliative*
soporific:alertness=analgesic:pain
tonic:invigorate=analgesic:deaden
sop:conciliatory=subsidy:supportive/snub:disdainful/scam:deceiving/gullible
anodyne - adj. bland e.g. These are just anodyne topics of conversation
[*]anode <> cathode
medicinal preparation： 药物制剂
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1 : something that soothes, calms, or comforts *the anodyne of bridge, a comfortable book, or sport — Harrison Smith*
2 : a drug that allays pain
adj.
1 : serving to alleviate pain
2 : not likely to offend or arouse tensions : INNOCUOUS
opiate / əʊpiət, əʊpiɪt, -eɪt $ oʊ- / noun [ countable ]
ReplyDelete1 a drug that contains opium . Opiate s can be used to reduce severe pain and help people to sleep.
2 something that makes people stop thinking about the problems in their lives so that they stop trying to make their lives better – used to show disapproval :
Hollywood movies were seen as an opiate for the people.