Antianesthetic

Pronunciation: /ˈænˌtaɪˈˌænəsθɛtɪk/

Antianesthetic (adjective)

  1. Describing something that works against the effects of pain relief.

Examples

  • The antianesthetic properties of the substance were surprising.
  • The antianesthetic properties of the drug can cause discomfort.

Common collocations: antianesthetic effects, antianesthetic treatment

Synonyms of Antianesthetic

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Antianesthetic

  • — Anesthetic induces insensitivity, while antianesthetic counteracts it.