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narcotic

noun
/nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

Meaning

A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.

Example Sentences

The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.

Synonyms

drug, opiate, sedative, painkiller, depressant

Antonyms

stimulant, energizer

Collocations

narcotic drugs, narcotic abuse, narcotic control, narcotic effect

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