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narcotize

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Narcotize (verb) means to give someone a drug that makes them sleepy or unconscious.

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To give someone a drug that makes them sleepy or unconscious.

To make a person or place less alert or responsive.

To turn something into a narcotic.

"The sun hangs overhead like a lantern, the essence of new grass and apple blossom narcotizes the air, the clack and whir of the wheels have a quelling, hypnotic effect on the passengers." — TC Boyle, Water Music (1982)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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What is the meaning of narcotize?

"narcotize" (verb) means to give someone a drug that makes them sleepy or unconscious.

What is another word for narcotize?

Other words for "narcotize" include narcotise.

What are the different meanings of narcotize?

"narcotize" has 3 main meanings: 1. To give someone a drug that makes them sleepy or unconscious; 2. To make a person or place less alert or responsive; 3. To turn something into a narcotic.