narcotizes
/ˈnɑːrkəˌtaɪzɪz/
VERB
1. Causing unconsciousness or drowsiness with drugs
To administer a narcotic or sedative substance to a person or animal to induce drowsiness, reduce awareness, relieve pain, or produce unconsciousness.
1.1. Medical sedation and anesthesia
Used in medical procedures to describe administering anesthetic or sedative drugs to patients to make them drowsy, unconscious, or insensitive to pain.
Synonyms
- sedates
- anesthetizes
- anaesthetizes
- drugs
- stupefies
- tranquilizes
- tranquillizes
Antonyms
- awakens
- arouses
- rouses
- stimulates
Examples
- The anesthesiologist narcotizes patients before major surgical procedures.
- The medication narcotizes the patient to prevent awareness during the operation.
Related Words
1.2. Drugging and immobilizing people or animals
Used when drugs or chemical substances are administered to people or animals to suppress their awareness, induce unconsciousness, or make them temporarily unresponsive.
Synonyms
- sedates
- drugs
- stupefies
- tranquilizes
- tranquillizes
Antonyms
- arouses
- awakens
- rouses
- stimulates
Examples
- The tranquilizer dart quickly narcotizes the animal before wildlife researchers approach it.
- The veterinarian narcotizes the injured animal before performing the examination.
Related Words
- tranquilizer dart
- drugging
- immobilization
- unconsciousness
- sedation
VERB
2. Dulling the senses or mental awareness
To reduce or suppress the sensitivity, alertness, or responsiveness of a person or living organism, making them less aware of their surroundings or sensations.
2.1. Suppressing sensory perception
Used to describe something that dulls physical sensations or reduces a person's ability to perceive and respond to external stimuli.
Synonyms
- dulls
- numbs
- stupefies
- stuns
- sedates
Antonyms
- sharpens
- heightens
- stimulates
- arouses
Examples
- The powerful substance narcotizes the senses and reduces the body's response to pain.
- Certain chemical agents narcotize sensory perception and impair normal reactions.
Related Words
- sensory perception
- numbness
- stimulation
- awareness
- sensitivity
2.2. Impairing mental alertness
Used figuratively or physiologically when a substance or influence dulls mental activity, reduces alertness, or makes someone less responsive to their surroundings.
Synonyms
- stupefies
- dulls
- numbs
- sedates
Antonyms
- stimulates
- arouses
- awakens
- sharpens
Examples
- The excessive use of sedatives narcotizes the mind and interferes with concentration.
- The prolonged exposure to the substance narcotizes mental awareness and slows reactions.
Related Words
- mental alertness
- consciousness
- lethargy
- drowsiness
- mental impairment