noun🔗ShareA drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium."The doctor prescribed opiates to help manage the patient's severe pain after surgery. "medicinesubstancebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSomething that dulls the senses and induces a false and unrealistic sense of contentment."For some, mindless television serves as opiates, distracting them from their problems and offering a fleeting sense of happiness. "medicinesubstancemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo treat with an opiate drug."The doctor decided to opiate the patient to relieve their severe pain after the surgery. "medicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading