Narcotic
WordNet

adjective


(1)   Inducing mental lethargy
"A narcotic speech"
(2)   Inducing stupor or narcosis
"Narcotic drugs"
(3)   Of or relating to or designating narcotics
"Narcotic addicts"
"Narcotic stupor"

noun


(4)   A drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction
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Etymology


From < < < .

Noun



  1. Any class of substances or drugs, that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour.
  2. Any type of numbing drug.
  3. Certain illegal drugs.
 
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