Narcotic
/nɑˈrkɑtɪk/
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Definition
(noun) Any substance or drug that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour; in some contexts, especially in reference to the opiates-and-opioids class, especially in reference to illegal drugs, and often both.
Sentence Examples
The gray sky is narcotic.
It is a narcotic.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The patient was prescribed a strong ____ to help manage the severe pain after his major surgery, but he was warned that it could be very addictive.