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Definition narcotic in American English

narcotic noun

[countable] noun
/nɑrˈkɑtɪk/
1

a drug that people use when they are very sick in order to feel less pain and sleep better

Synonyms and related words
amphetamine anabolic steroid anaesthetic
2

any illegal drug, especially one that is addictive (=that someone depends on)

Example

Both parents were addicted to narcotics.

Synonyms and related words
acid anabolic steroid angel dust
Example

narcotics abuse (=taking illegal drugs)

Example

narcotics trafficking (=selling narcotics)

Synonyms and related words
contraindication dosage dose
Definition narcotic in American English