Opiate (Noun)
Meaning
A narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor was cautious when prescribing the opiate to her patient, given the potential for addiction.
- Heroin is a highly addictive opiate that can cause severe withdrawal symptoms when attempting to quit.
- The researchers were investigating the effects of a new opiate on chronic pain sufferers, with promising results so far.
- Codeine, a mild opiate, was prescribed to the patient to help manage her pain after surgery.
- Morphine, a powerful opiate, is often used to treat severe pain in hospital settings.