noun
Uncommon
narcotics
Narcotics (noun) means Drugs that dull pain and induce sleep, especially illegal opioids, considered as a category. Example: “The unit specializes in tracking narcotics smuggling across the border.”
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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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Etymology
Formed from narcotic and -s.
Rhymes for narcotics
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What does “narcotics” mean?
The word “narcotics” means drugs that dull pain and induce sleep, especially illegal opioids, considered as a category. In plain terms, the plural of narcotic, usually referring to illegal drugs collectively.
How do you use “narcotics” in a sentence?
Here is “narcotics” used in a sentence: “The unit specializes in tracking narcotics smuggling across the border.”
What part of speech is “narcotics”?
“Narcotics” is a noun.
Is “narcotics” a common word?
“Narcotics” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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