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opiate

/ˈəʊpi.ət/ /ˈəʊpiˌeɪt/ /ˈoʊpi.ət/ /ˌoʊpieɪt/

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noun

A drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium.

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed an opiate for her severe pain after surgery. "

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noun

Something that dulls the senses and induces a false and unrealistic sense of contentment.

Examples :

"The constant pressure of school exams made him seek solace in opiate-like video games, which dulled his worries and created a false sense of accomplishment. "

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verb

To treat with an opiate drug.

Examples :

"The doctor decided to opiate the patient with morphine to relieve his severe pain after the surgery. "

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adjective

Relating to, resembling, or containing opium.

Examples :

"The doctor prescribed an opiate medication to help manage the severe pain after surgery. "

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adjective

(pharmaceutical effect) Soporific; inducing sleep or sedation.

Examples :

"The warm bath and chamomile tea had an opiate effect, lulling her to sleep. "

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adjective

Deadening; causing apathy or dullness.

Examples :

"The repetitive, monotonous task felt opiate, slowly dulling her enthusiasm for the project. "

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