Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun codeine

1 sense of codeine

Sense 1
codeine -- (derivative of opium; used as an antitussive (to relieve coughing) and an analgesic (to relieve pain))
       => opiate -- (a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative)
       => analgesic, anodyne, painkiller, pain pill -- (a medicine used to relieve pain)
       => antitussive -- (any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing)