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narcotic

The word “narcotic” has 3 syllables: nar-cot-ic.

It's pronounced as /nɑrˈkɑtɪk/.

What is synonym and antonym for narcotic?

In the thesaurus, “narcotic” has 18 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for narcotic along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for narcotic

  • anesthetic
  • calming
  • comforting
  • dope
  • hard drug
  • heroin
  • hypnotic
  • merchandise
  • opiate
  • opium
  • painkiller
  • relaxing
  • sedative
  • soothing
  • tranquilizer
  • tranquilizing
  • tranquillizer
  • tranquillizing

Antonyms for narcotic

  • painful
  • stimulant
  • stimulating
  • stressful
  • tiresome
  • troubling
  • trying
  • unsettling
  • worrisome

Meanings of narcotic

  • noun
    1. 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.
    2. Any type of numbing drug.
  • adjective
    1. Of, or relating to narcotics.
    2. (pharmaceutical effect) Inducing sleep; causing narcosis.

Example Sentences

  • The doctor prescribed a powerful narcotic for managing severe pain.
  • Law enforcement seized a shipment of illegal narcotic substances.
  • The patient reported feeling drowsy after taking the prescribed narcotic medication.
  • The authorities are vigilant in monitoring the distribution of narcotic drugs.
  • The pharmacist explained the potential side effects of the prescribed narcotic painkiller.

On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to narcotic, such as: anesthetic, calming, comforting, dope, hard drug, heroin, hypnotic.

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