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anesthetic/anaesthetic

NOUN

sleep-inducer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

opiate

STRONG

analgesic anodyne dope gas inhalant shot soporific spinal

WEAK

general anesthetic hypnotic local anesthetic narcotic pain-killer

Antonyms

WEAK

analeptic stimulant

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