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 64 synonyms and 39 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for narcotic

analgesic
anesthetic
anesthetizing
anodyne
antianxiety
antidepressant
antidepression
antistress
benumbing
calming
comforting
deadening
depressant
dope
downer
dreamy
drowsy
dulling
fix
hard drug
hard stuff
heroin
hypnotic
hypnotizing
junk
laudanum
lenitive
lulling
merchandise
mesmerizing
nepenthe
numbing
opiate
opium
pacifier
pacifying
painkiller
palliative
quieting
relaxant
relaxing
restful
security blanket
sedative
settling
sleepy
slumberous
slumbrous
somnifacient
somniferous
somnific
somnolent
somnorific
soothing
soporiferous
soporific
stuff
stupefacient
stupefactive
stupefying
tranquilizer
tranquilizing
tranquillizer
tranquillizing

Antonyms for narcotic

aggravating
annoying
arousing
awakening
bothersome
bracing
disturbing
energizing
exasperating
exciting
frustrating
galling
grating
harassing
invigorating
irksome
irritating
maddening
nettlesome
painful
refreshing
restorative
reviving
rousing
stimulant
stimulating
stimulative
stimulatory
stressful
tiresome
troublesome
troubling
trying
unsettling
vexatious
vexing
wakening
waking
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 103 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to narcotic, such as: aggravating, analgesic, anesthetic, anesthetizing, annoying, anodyne, antianxiety.

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