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Narcotic (Noun)

Meaning

A drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed a narcotic for the patient's chronic pain, warning her about the potential for addiction with long-term use.
  • Heroin is a powerful and highly addictive narcotic that can have devastating consequences for those who abuse it.
  • The surgeon administered a narcotic to the patient before the operation to minimize discomfort and anxiety.
  • The narcotics unit at the police department focuses on intercepting and prosecuting cases involving illicit narcotics trafficking.
  • The doctor suspected that the patient's frequent requests for refills of his prescription narcotic were indicative of a larger addiction problem.

Hyponyms

  • Methadon
  • Meperidine Hydrochloride
  • Dolophine Hydrochloride
  • Synthetic Heroin
  • Demerol
  • Methadone Hydrochloride
  • Fixer

Related Words

  • Narcotic (adjective)
  • Narcotize (verb)
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