noun
narcotics
noun
1
Drugs that dull pain and induce sleep, especially illegal opioids, considered as a category.
"The unit specializes in tracking narcotics smuggling across the border."
"Possession of narcotics carries a heavy penalty in this state."
How to Use Narcotics
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe plural of narcotic, usually referring to illegal drugs collectively.
Common pairings
narcotics squad
narcotics possession
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