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lenitive

/ˈlɛnɪtɪv/

Meanings
noun
An analgesic or other source of relief from pain

Examples :

""A warm bath can be a welcome lenitive for sore muscles after a long day of work." "
medicine

Related Words

Illustration constipation

constipation noun

/ˌkɑnstəˈpeɪʃən/ /ˌkɒnstɪˈpeɪʃən/

Act of crowding anything into a lesser compass, or the state of being crowded or pressed together; condensation.

"The constipation of so many students in the hallway made it difficult to move around. "

Illustration muscles

muscles noun

/ˈmʌsəlz/

A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.

"Muscle consists largely of actin and myosin filaments."

Illustration naturally

naturally adverb

/ˈnætʃ(ə)ɹəli/

In a natural manner.

"Although he was unused to the situation, he tried to act naturally."

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration grandmother

grandmother noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

Illustration analgesic

analgesic noun

/ˌæn.l̩ˈdʒiː.sɪk/

Any medicine, such as aspirin, that reduces pain, especially without inducing a loss of other sensation. (Contrast anesthetic.)

"Taking an analgesic helped relieve my headache so I could focus on my math homework. "

Illustration welcome

welcome noun

/ˈwɛlkəm/

The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.

"The welcome from the teachers was warm and friendly, making the new student feel at ease. "

Illustration prescribed

prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

Illustration laxative

laxative noun

/ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/

Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.

"My grandmother took a laxative to help her feel better after a large meal. "

Illustration suffering

suffering verb

/ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/

To undergo hardship.

"Is anyone here afraid of suffering hardship?"

Illustration occasional

occasional noun

/əˈkeɪʒ(ə)nəl/

A person who does something only occasionally.

"My occasional helper at the bakery is a retired teacher. "

Illustration demeanor

demeanor noun

/dɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈminɚ/

The social, non-verbal behaviours (such as body language and facial expressions) that are characteristic of a person.

"A confident demeanor is crucial for persuading others."