narcotic Definition
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narcotic
noun
- 1. A drug causing numbness and drowsiness, and eventually unconsciousnesss, which deadens pain and produces a temporary sense of well-being, but which can be addictive.
- Thesaurus: opiate, anaesthetic, analgesic, sedative, tranquilizer, anodyne, painkiller.
- Any addictive drug;
- An illegal drug.
- 1. Belonging or relating to narcotics or the users of narcotics.
- Thesaurus: numbing, deadening, calming, dulling, somniferous, hypnotic, sedative, soporific, stupefying, Lethean, analgesic.
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