Synonyms for

Narcotic

Verb / nɑ:ˈrkɑ:tɪk / Another word for narcotic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A drug or other substance that affects a person's mood or behavior and is often addictive.

Synonyms & similar words

soporiferous soporific narcotising narcotizing drug opiate sedative tranquilizer painkiller analgesic barbiturate downer dope narc narcotize narcotise anesthetic anodyne hypnotic calmative depressant stupefacient

Example sentences

  1. The nurse gave the patient a narcotic to relieve the pain.
  2. Narcotics are dangerous if not used properly.
  3. The illegal sale of narcotics is a serious crime.
  4. The addict needed to take more and more narcotics to achieve the same effect.
  5. The doctor prescribed a narcotic for the patient's chronic pain.

Quotes

  • I remember being fascinated by the drug problem and the narcotic problem in the United States at the time.
  • I grew up in a family of drug addicts and alcoholics and never thought I'd make it to 21.
  • Drugs have taught an entire generation of American kids the metric system.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words