opiate in Greek
opiate in Greek is οπιοειδές, οπιούχο — opiate means a drug derived from opium, used medically to relieve pain or induce sleep.
opiate in Greek
οπιοειδές
Pronounced: opioeides
(pharmacology) A drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium.
οπιούχο
Pronounced: opioucho
(pharmacology) A drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium.
What does "opiate" mean?
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noun A drug derived from opium, used medically to relieve pain or induce sleep.
"Doctors prescribe opiates cautiously because of the risk of addiction."
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noun Something that dulls awareness or creates a false sense of calm or contentment.
"He called television "the opiate of the masses.""
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adjective Causing sleepiness or numbing sensation, like opium.
"The opiate effects of the medication made her drowsy all afternoon."
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opiate in a sentence
- Doctors prescribe opiates cautiously because of the risk of addiction.
- He called television "the opiate of the masses."
- The opiate effects of the medication made her drowsy all afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "opiate" in Greek?
"opiate" in Greek is οπιοειδές, οπιούχο. opiate means: A drug derived from opium, used medically to relieve pain or induce sleep.
How do you pronounce οπιοειδές?
"opiate" in Greek is οπιοειδές, pronounced "opioeides".
How do you use "opiate" in a sentence?
Example: "Doctors prescribe opiates cautiously because of the risk of addiction." In Greek, "opiate" is οπιοειδές, οπιούχο.
Are there other ways to say "opiate" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "opiate": οπιοειδές, οπιούχο.
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