narcotic

/nɑːrˈkɑːtɪk/ /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

Meanings

noun

Any substance or drug that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour; in some contexts, especially in reference to the opiates-and-opioids class, especially in reference to illegal drugs, and often both.

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed a strong narcotic to help manage the patient's severe pain after surgery. "

noun

Any type of numbing drug.

Examples :

"The dentist used a narcotic to numb the patient's tooth before the filling. "

medicine substance

adjective

Of, or relating to narcotics.

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed a narcotic pain reliever after my surgery. "

medicine substance

adjective

(pharmaceutical effect) Inducing sleep; causing narcosis.

Examples :

"The doctor warned me that the pain medication was quite narcotic, so I shouldn't drive after taking it. "

medicine

Related Words

pharmaceutical noun

/ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/ /ˌfɑː.məˈkjuː.tɪ.kl̩/

A pharmaceutical or pharmacological preparation or product; a drug.

"The doctor prescribed a pharmaceutical to treat the patient's cough. "

inducing verb

/ɪnˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /ɪnˈduːsɪŋ/

To lead by persuasion or influence; incite or prevail upon.

"The smell of freshly baked cookies was inducing me to skip my diet. "

reference noun

/ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/

A relationship or relation (to something).

"The teacher's explanation had a clear reference to the textbook. "

substance noun

/ˈsʌbstəns/

Physical matter; material.

"The scientist carefully examined the substance to determine its chemical composition. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

medication noun

/mɛdɪˈkeɪʃən/

A medicine, or all the medicines regularly taken by a patient.

"My grandmother takes several medications for her high blood pressure. "

prescribed verb

/pɹəˈskɹaɪbd/

To order (a drug or medical device) for use by a particular patient (under licensed authority).

"The doctor prescribed aspirin."

contexts noun

/ˈkɑntɛkst(s)/ /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst(s)/

The surroundings, circumstances, environment, background or settings that determine, specify, or clarify the meaning of an event or other occurrence.

"In what context did your attack on him happen? - We had a pretty tense relationship at the time, and when he insulted me I snapped."

narcotics noun

/nɑrˈkɑtɪks/ /nɑrˈkɑɾɪks/

Any substance or drug that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour; in some contexts, especially in reference to the opiates-and-opioids class, especially in reference to illegal drugs, and often both.

"The police warned about the dangers of using narcotics purchased illegally, as their effects can be unpredictable and addictive. "

reliever noun

/rɪˈlivər/ /riˈlivər/

Something which relieves (pain, etc.).

"The hot compress was a great reliever for my aching muscles. "

relating verb

/rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈriːleɪtɪŋ/

To tell in a descriptive way.

"Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today."

behaviour noun

/bɪˈheɪvjə/ /bɪˈheɪvjɚ/

The way a living creature behaves or acts.

"The teacher praised Sarah's good behaviour in class. "