narcotic
4 synonyms for narcotic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A drug that dulls pain and induces sleep, especially an opioid, often used illegally.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use narcotic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
narcotic drugs
narcotics trafficking
Etymology
From Greek narkotikos, from narkoun, "to numb", related to narke, "numbness".
Full origin of narcotic →Frequently asked questions
What does “narcotic” mean?
The word “narcotic” means a drug that dulls pain and induces sleep, especially an opioid, often used illegally. In plain terms, a pain-relieving, sleep-inducing drug — commonly used to mean illegal opioid drugs.
How do you pronounce “narcotic”?
“Narcotic” is pronounced nah-KO-tihk (/nɑɹˈkɑtɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “narcotic” in a sentence?
Here is “narcotic” used in a sentence: “Doctors prescribe narcotics carefully because of the risk of addiction.”
What part of speech is “narcotic”?
Depending on how it is used, “narcotic” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “narcotic” come from?
The word “narcotic” comes from Greek. From Greek narkotikos, from narkoun, "to numb", related to narke, "numbness".
How many meanings does “narcotic” have?
“Narcotic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a drug that dulls pain and induces sleep, especially an opioid, often used illegally.
