narcotic

1 of 2

noun

nar·cot·ic när-ˈkä-tik How to pronounce narcotic (audio)

: a drug (such as opium or morphine) that in moderate doses dulls the senses, relieves pain, and induces profound sleep but in excessive doses causes stupor, coma, or convulsions

: a drug (such as marijuana or LSD) subject to restriction similar to that of addictive narcotics whether physiologically (see physiological) addictive and narcotic or not

: something that soothes, relieves, or lulls

a public comforted by the narcotic of military supremacy

narcotic

2 of 2

adjective

: having the properties of, being, or yielding a narcotic

narcotic sedatives

narcotic coca leaves

arrested for the sale of narcotic drugs including heroin

… pills containing two common narcotic painkillers—hydrocodone and oxycodone—accounted for about 39 percent of drugs identified in criminal cases that involved prescription medications, according to statistics from the county Crime Laboratory.

David Riley

: inducing mental lethargy or stupor

He's still serving up drama in empty, narcotic snippets—life as a series of sound bites.

Owen Gleiberman

: of, involving, or concerned with narcotics : relating to the use of narcotics

narcotic arrests

narcotic addiction

narcotic enforcement bureaus

Narcotics and narcotic paraphernalia were located during the search at the residence on Sacramento Street.

Stacey Adams

Naltrexone is a narcotic antagonist that prevents illicit drugs from binding to receptors in the brain without producing any high itself.

Mike Clary

: produced by or as if by narcotics

mild narcotic effects

narcotic analgesia

… a square of melting chocolate on the tongue is so narcotic it instantly provides a traveler with a sense of well-being.

Bert Greene

The somnolent atmosphere, typical of his last pictures, conveys a sense of an almost narcotic trance.

Stephen Jones

: involving, affecting, or intended for people addicted to or dependent on narcotics

narcotic rehab programs

narcotic withdrawal

narcotically

när-ˈkä-ti-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce narcotic (audio)

adverb

Example Sentences

Noun an irradicable sense of self-righteousness seems to be the narcotic that inures these religious fanatics from any realization of the harm they have done Adjective some therapists believe that certain scents can have a narcotic effect on people the lecturer droned on in a narcotic monotone that eventually had the entire class struggling to stay awake

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The idea of casually sampling a contraband narcotic—in other words, sharing a joint with an actor—was terrifying to us.

Gregg Opelka, WSJ, 26 July 2022 According to local police, the three men, who are from the Dumfries and Woodbridge areas, face charges of possession with intent to distribute a narcotic.

Washington Post, 6 May 2022 It is not immediately known how the narcotic was released.

Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2022 There is no question that fentanyl is a powerful narcotic and can be deadly.

Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2021 Despite warnings by defense attorneys, the Corrections Department used an experimental process using a Valium-like drug called midazolam in combination with a narcotic.

Jen Fifield, The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2021 In the United States, Chinese-Americans protested the scent, objecting to the commodification of a narcotic that had caused China so much pain in the 19th century when, during the Opium Wars, Britain turned the powerful nation into one of addicts.

New York Times, 10 May 2021 Two people in Roseville died of apparent drug overdoses over 24 hours, leading police to warn the public about a dangerous new narcotic.

Katy Read, Star Tribune, 6 Feb. 2021 But others, who could make it through tough times until business resumes in a few months, are choosing consumer spending as a narcotic to get them through a bleak and lonely winter.

Terry Savage, chicagotribune.com, 31 Dec. 2020

Adjective

Ocasio was arrested and booked into the Pinal County Jail on charges including possession, transportation, and sale of narcotic drugs.

Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 5 Sep. 2022 Narcan is the brand name for naloxone, which is a non-narcotic medication used for immediately treating the symptoms of an opioid overdose.

Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2022 He was given a single dose of Narcan, which treats narcotic overdoses in an emergency situation, by another officer and then transported to Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence for potential fentanyl exposure.

BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 This happened in a moment when US basketball star Brittney Griner remains held (and according to the US State Department, wrongfully detained) in Russia for allegedly carrying narcotic substances in her luggage.

Amy Bass, CNN, 18 May 2022 The suspects were arrested on suspicion of being involved in the trade and transportation of narcotic drugs, according to the General Directorate for Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances in the country's Ministry of Interior.

Hadas Gold And Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022 She is charged with the smuggling of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances, punishable in Russia by a sentence of six to 10 years.

Gregory Svirnovskiy, The Arizona Republic, 1 July 2022 Griner was arrested February 17 at a Moscow airport and has been accused by Russian authorities of carrying cannabis oil in her luggage and smuggling significant amounts of a narcotic substance.

Elizabeth Wolfe And Anna Chernova, CNN, 15 July 2022 In the man’s car, officers found what were believed to be a narcotic.

cleveland, 10 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English nercotike, narkotyke, borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French narcotique, borrowed from Medieval Latin narcōticus, noun derivative of narcōticus, adjective, "dulling the senses, inducing sleep" — more at narcotic entry 2

Adjective

borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French narcotique "(of a drug) dulling the senses, inducing sleep," borrowed from Medieval Latin narcōticus, borrowed from Greek narkōtikós, from narkō-, variant stem of narkoûn "to benumb, deaden" + -t-, verbal adjective suffix + -ikos -ic entry 1 — more at narcosis

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adjective

1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

narcotic 1 of 2

noun

nar·cot·ic när-ˈkä-tik How to pronounce narcotic (audio)

: a drug that in small doses dulls the senses, relieves pain, and brings on sleep but in larger doses has dangerous effects, that includes some (as morphine) that are used in medicine and others (as heroin) that are used illegally, and that often causes addiction

narcotic

2 of 2

adjective

: of, relating to, or being a narcotic

narcotic drugs

narcotic laws

Medical Definition

narcotic 1 of 2

noun

nar·cot·ic när-ˈkät-ik How to pronounce narcotic (audio)

: a drug (as codeine, methadone, or morphine) that in moderate doses dulls the senses, relieves pain, and induces profound sleep but in excessive doses causes stupor, coma, or convulsions

: a drug (as marijuana or LSD) subject to restriction similar to that of addictive narcotics whether in fact physiologically addictive and narcotic or not

narcotic

2 of 2

adjective

: having the properties of, being, or yielding a narcotic

narcotic analgesics

David Riley, Rochester (New York) Democrat and Chronicle

heroin and other illicit narcotic drugs

: of, involving, or concerned with narcotics : relating to the use of narcotics

narcotic addiction

Naltrexone is a narcotic antagonist that prevents illicit drugs from binding to receptors in the brain without producing any high itself.

Mike Clary, The Los Angeles Times

: produced by narcotics

narcotic analgesia

: involving, affecting, or intended for people addicted to or dependent on narcotics

narcotic rehab programs

narcotic withdrawal

单词	narcotic
释义	narcotic 1 of 2 noun nar·cot·ic när-ˈkä-tik 1 a : a drug (such as opium or morphine) that in moderate doses dulls the senses, relieves pain, and induces profound sleep but in excessive doses causes stupor, coma, or convulsions b : a drug (such as marijuana or LSD) subject to restriction similar to that of addictive narcotics whether physiologically (see physiological) addictive and narcotic or not 2 : something that soothes, relieves, or lulls a public comforted by the narcotic of military supremacy narcotic 2 of 2 adjective 1 a : having the properties of, being, or yielding a narcotic narcotic sedatives narcotic coca leaves arrested for the sale of narcotic drugs including heroin … pills containing two common narcotic painkillers—hydrocodone and oxycodone—accounted for about 39 percent of drugs identified in criminal cases that involved prescription medications, according to statistics from the county Crime Laboratory. David Riley b : inducing mental lethargy or stupor He's still serving up drama in empty, narcotic snippets—life as a series of sound bites. Owen Gleiberman 2 a : of, involving, or concerned with narcotics : relating to the use of narcotics narcotic arrests narcotic addiction narcotic enforcement bureaus Narcotics and narcotic paraphernalia were located during the search at the residence on Sacramento Street. Stacey Adams Naltrexone is a narcotic antagonist that prevents illicit drugs from binding to receptors in the brain without producing any high itself. Mike Clary b : produced by or as if by narcotics mild narcotic effects narcotic analgesia … a square of melting chocolate on the tongue is so narcotic it instantly provides a traveler with a sense of well-being. Bert Greene The somnolent atmosphere, typical of his last pictures, conveys a sense of an almost narcotic trance. Stephen Jones 3 : involving, affecting, or intended for people addicted to or dependent on narcotics narcotic rehab programs narcotic withdrawal narcotically när-ˈkä-ti-k(ə-)lē adverb Synonyms Noun anesthetic anodyne opiate Adjective calming comforting dreamy lulling pacifying quieting relaxing sedative soothing tranquilizing tranquillizing See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun an irradicable sense of self-righteousness seems to be the narcotic that inures these religious fanatics from any realization of the harm they have done Adjective some therapists believe that certain scents can have a narcotic effect on people the lecturer droned on in a narcotic monotone that eventually had the entire class struggling to stay awake Recent Examples on the Web Noun The idea of casually sampling a contraband narcotic—in other words, sharing a joint with an actor—was terrifying to us. Gregg Opelka, WSJ, 26 July 2022 According to local police, the three men, who are from the Dumfries and Woodbridge areas, face charges of possession with intent to distribute a narcotic. Washington Post, 6 May 2022 It is not immediately known how the narcotic was released. Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2022 There is no question that fentanyl is a powerful narcotic and can be deadly. Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2021 Despite warnings by defense attorneys, the Corrections Department used an experimental process using a Valium-like drug called midazolam in combination with a narcotic. Jen Fifield, The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2021 In the United States, Chinese-Americans protested the scent, objecting to the commodification of a narcotic that had caused China so much pain in the 19th century when, during the Opium Wars, Britain turned the powerful nation into one of addicts. New York Times, 10 May 2021 Two people in Roseville died of apparent drug overdoses over 24 hours, leading police to warn the public about a dangerous new narcotic. Katy Read, Star Tribune, 6 Feb. 2021 But others, who could make it through tough times until business resumes in a few months, are choosing consumer spending as a narcotic to get them through a bleak and lonely winter. Terry Savage, chicagotribune.com, 31 Dec. 2020 Adjective Ocasio was arrested and booked into the Pinal County Jail on charges including possession, transportation, and sale of narcotic drugs. Stephen Sorace, Fox News, 5 Sep. 2022 Narcan is the brand name for naloxone, which is a non-narcotic medication used for immediately treating the symptoms of an opioid overdose. Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2022 He was given a single dose of Narcan, which treats narcotic overdoses in an emergency situation, by another officer and then transported to Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence for potential fentanyl exposure. BostonGlobe.com, 16 Aug. 2022 This happened in a moment when US basketball star Brittney Griner remains held (and according to the US State Department, wrongfully detained) in Russia for allegedly carrying narcotic substances in her luggage. Amy Bass, CNN, 18 May 2022 The suspects were arrested on suspicion of being involved in the trade and transportation of narcotic drugs, according to the General Directorate for Combating Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances in the country's Ministry of Interior. Hadas Gold And Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 17 Aug. 2022 She is charged with the smuggling of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances, punishable in Russia by a sentence of six to 10 years. Gregory Svirnovskiy, The Arizona Republic, 1 July 2022 Griner was arrested February 17 at a Moscow airport and has been accused by Russian authorities of carrying cannabis oil in her luggage and smuggling significant amounts of a narcotic substance. Elizabeth Wolfe And Anna Chernova, CNN, 15 July 2022 In the man’s car, officers found what were believed to be a narcotic. cleveland, 10 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English nercotike, narkotyke, borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French narcotique, borrowed from Medieval Latin narcōticus, noun derivative of narcōticus, adjective, "dulling the senses, inducing sleep" — more at narcotic entry 2 Adjective borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French narcotique "(of a drug) dulling the senses, inducing sleep," borrowed from Medieval Latin narcōticus, borrowed from Greek narkōtikós, from narkō-, variant stem of narkoûn "to benumb, deaden" + -t-, verbal adjective suffix + -ikos -ic entry 1 — more at narcosis First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adjective 1526, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Kids Definition narcotic 1 of 2 noun nar·cot·ic när-ˈkä-tik : a drug that in small doses dulls the senses, relieves pain, and brings on sleep but in larger doses has dangerous effects, that includes some (as morphine) that are used in medicine and others (as heroin) that are used illegally, and that often causes addiction narcotic 2 of 2 adjective : of, relating to, or being a narcotic narcotic drugs narcotic laws Medical Definition narcotic 1 of 2 noun nar·cot·ic när-ˈkät-ik 1 : a drug (as codeine, methadone, or morphine) that in moderate doses dulls the senses, relieves pain, and induces profound sleep but in excessive doses causes stupor, coma, or convulsions 2 : a drug (as marijuana or LSD) subject to restriction similar to that of addictive narcotics whether in fact physiologically addictive and narcotic or not narcotic 2 of 2 adjective 1 : having the properties of, being, or yielding a narcotic narcotic analgesics … pills containing two common narcotic painkillers—hydrocodone and oxycodone—accounted for about 39 percent of drugs identified in criminal cases that involved prescription medications, according to statistics from the county Crime Laboratory. David Riley, Rochester (New York) Democrat and Chronicle heroin and other illicit narcotic drugs 2 a : of, involving, or concerned with narcotics : relating to the use of narcotics narcotic addiction Naltrexone is a narcotic antagonist that prevents illicit drugs from binding to receptors in the brain without producing any high itself. Mike Clary, The Los Angeles Times b : produced by narcotics narcotic analgesia 3 : involving, affecting, or intended for people addicted to or dependent on narcotics narcotic rehab programs narcotic withdrawal narcotic 1 of 2 adjective 1 as in relaxing tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress some therapists believe that certain scents can have a narcotic effect on people Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance relaxing tranquilizing tranquillizing soothing sedative hypnotic comforting quieting opiate calming anesthetic analgesic lulling dreamy depressant pacifying antidepressant antianxiety anodyne deadening numbing antidepression antistress Antonyms & Near Antonyms painful stressful tiresome troubling unsettling stimulant worrisome trying stimulating troublesome aggravating irritating annoying disturbing vexatious frustrating maddening irksome exasperating bothersome vexing energizing invigorating galling nettlesome grating harassing See More 2 as in hypnotic tending to cause sleep the lecturer droned on in a narcotic monotone that eventually had the entire class struggling to stay awake Synonyms & Similar Words hypnotic opiate soporific drowsy soothing depressant sedative slumberous hypnotizing somnolent sleepy relaxant dulling anesthetic somniferous slumbrous quieting tranquilizing comforting analgesic relaxing tranquillizing calming anesthetizing restful benumbing deadening stupefying settling lulling numbing pacifying mesmerizing Antonyms & Near Antonyms stimulant stimulating waking arousing rousing energizing bracing refreshing stimulative stimulatory restorative awakening reviving invigorating wakening See More narcotic 2 of 2 noun as in opiate something that soothes, calms, or induces passivity or a sense of security an irradicable sense of self-righteousness seems to be the narcotic that inures these religious fanatics from any realization of the harm they have done Synonyms & Similar Words opiate anesthetic tranquilizer tranquillizer sedative hypnotic anodyne soporific security blanket palliative pacifier
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narcotic

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