Narcotic Synonyms

när-kŏtĭk
A substance that affects the central nervous system and is often addictive
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. drug
  2. dope
  3. opiate
  4. hallucinogen
  5. hashish
  6. heroin
  7. cocaine
  8. anæsthetic
  9. anesthetic
  10. anodyne
  11. coca
  12. marijuana
  13. opium
  14. downer
  15. ether
  16. hypnotic
  17. junk
  18. medication
  19. morphine
  20. nepenthe
  21. painkiller
  22. quaalude
  23. sedative
  24. soporific
  25. stupefacient
  26. tranquilizer
  27. valium
Inducing sleep or sedation
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. soporific
  2. opiate
  3. anesthetic
  4. somniferous
  5. soporiferous
  6. hypnotic
  7. anodyne
  8. calming
  9. sedative
  10. deadening
  11. sleepy
  12. numbing
  13. slumberous
  14. dulling
  15. narcotizing
  16. somnifacient
  17. analgesic
  18. somnific
  19. stupefying
  20. somnolent
  21. stupefactive
  22. narcotising
Something that induces sleep or sedation
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. opiate
  2. stupefacient
  3. hypnotic
  4. anodyne
  5. sedative
  6. somnifacient
  7. soporific

Words Related to Narcotic

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Narcotic Sentence Examples

  • Other sedative or narcotic agents may also be used.

  • Many care providers feel it is essential to monitor the baby's heart rate throughout labor and delivery, especially during induced births or in labors where patients have opted for narcotic pain relief.

  • In acute mania it acts like hyoscyamine in producing sleep. In large doses stramonium is a narcotic poison producing the wellmarked stages of exaltation of function, diminution of functional activity, and later loss of function, sinking into coma and paralysis.

  • Vicodin is an opiod drug (also known as a narcotic) that dulls pain and gives a feeling of euphoria when used.

  • For example, choosing a narcotic such as Demerol, Stadol or Nubain to help with labor may make your baby sleepy after birth, which can cause some problems transitioning from the womb to the outside.

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