Synonyms for

Heroin

Verb / ˈherəʊʌn / Another word for heroin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Heroin is a very strong and dangerous illegal drug that some people use to feel happy or relaxed.

Synonyms & similar words

diacetylmorphine dope junk smack scag skag tar morphine opium narcotic drug stuff poison venom toxicant sedative tranquilizer downer opiate analgesic painkiller

Synonyms by register

Formal

diacetylmorphine opioid analgesic narcotic

Informal

smack horse junk H dope

Literary

the dragon the monkey the devil's dust

Antonyms

sobering stimulant awakening clarity alertness sobriety

Common collocations

  • heroin addiction
  • heroin use
  • heroin overdose
  • heroin epidemic
  • inject heroin
  • user of heroin
  • heroin trafficking
  • heroin abuse

Word family

noun heroin

Usage note

Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. Its use is associated with severe health risks and social problems.

Example sentences

  1. Heroin is a dangerous drug that can harm your body.
  2. He was addicted to heroin for many years.
  3. Using heroin is illegal in most countries.
  4. Heroin can cause many health problems like heart attack and overdose.
  5. Some people use heroin to escape from their problems.

Quotes

  • I don't trust anyone who hasn't been through some tough times and come out the other side with some scars.
  • I don't do heroin anymore, but I'm still a drug addict in recovery.
  • I don't think I realized how stressed I was, being a single parent. It was really, really stressful. It's not easy on anybody.

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