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Definition narcotic in British English

narcotic noun

[countable] noun
/nɑː(r)ˈkɒtɪk/
1

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

Example

Both parents were addicted to narcotics.

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acid anabolic steroid cannabis
Example

narcotics abuse (=taking illegal drugs)

Example

narcotics trafficking (=selling narcotics)

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Category A contraindication dosage
2

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

Synonyms and related words
amphetamine anabolic steroid anaesthesia
Definition narcotic in British English