Counter irritants are substances or agents used to induce a mild inflammation to relieve a painful condition. The antonyms for this term include soothing agents, analgesics, and anesthetics. Soothing agents are substances that have a calming effect on the body or relieve stress and pain, such as chamomile or lavender oils. Analgesics are medications that relieve pain, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen. Anesthetics are agents that numb a specific area of the body and provide temporary pain relief, like lidocaine or benzocaine. Unlike counter irritants, these agents provide a more immediate and direct effect on reducing pain and discomfort, without causing additional inflammation.