narcotic Synonyms
Strongest:
- trying
- worrisome
- troubling
- stressful
- painful
- worrisome
- tiresome
- stimulant
- troubling
- painful
- stimulant
- trying
- unsettling
- unsettling
- tiresome
- stressful
Strong:
- troublesome
- disturbing
- troublesome
- annoying
- irritating
- frustrating
- aggravating
- frustrating
- disturbing
- irritating
- aggravating
- stimulating
- stimulating
- annoying
Weak:
narcotic Meaning
narcotic (n)
a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
narcotic (a)
of or relating to or designating narcotics
narcotic (s)
inducing stupor or narcosis
inducing mental lethargy
narcotic (a.)
Having the properties of a narcotic; operating as a narcotic.
narcotic (n.)
A drug which, in medicinal doses, generally allays morbid susceptibility, relieves pain, and produces sleep; but which, in poisonous doses, produces stupor, coma, or convulsions, and, when given in sufficient quantity, causes death. The best examples are opium (with morphine), belladonna (with atropine), and conium.
narcotic Sentence Examples
- The doctor prescribed a narcotic pain reliever to alleviate her excruciating discomfort.
- The narcotics smuggled across the border were intercepted by vigilant customs officers.
- Addictive narcotics can have devastating consequences on individuals and families.
- The plea bargain involved a reduced sentence in exchange for information about the narcotic supplier.
- The therapist recommended a gradual tapering of the narcotic dosage to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
- The police confiscated a substantial amount of narcotics during a raid on a suspected drug den.
- The government's efforts to combat the opioid crisis focus on reducing access to narcotic prescription drugs.
- Over-the-counter cough suppressants may contain low levels of narcotics.
- Narcotic painkillers are often used in combination with other medications to enhance their effectiveness.
- The illegal sale and distribution of narcotics is a serious crime punishable by imprisonment.
FAQs About the word narcotic
a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction, of or relating to or designating narco
relaxing, hypnotic, soothing, sedative, tranquilizing, tranquillizing, comforting,calming, dreamy, quieting
trying, worrisome, troubling, stressful,painful, worrisome, tiresome, stimulant, troubling, painful
The doctor prescribed a narcotic pain reliever to alleviate her excruciating discomfort.
The narcotics smuggled across the border were intercepted by vigilant customs officers.
Addictive narcotics can have devastating consequences on individuals and families.
The plea bargain involved a reduced sentence in exchange for information about the narcotic supplier.
