Definition of narcotic
1a : a drug (such as opium or morphine) that in moderate doses dulls the senses, relieves pain, and induces profound sleep but in excessive doses causes stupor, coma, or convulsionsb : a drug (such as marijuana or LSD) subject to restriction similar to that of addictive narcotics whether physiologically (see physiological) addictive and narcotic or not
2 : something that soothes, relieves, or lulls a public comforted by the narcotic of military supremacy
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Examples of narcotic in a Sentence
an irradicable sense of self-righteousness seems to be the narcotic that inures these religious fanatics from any realization of the harm they have done
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Neither the two officers or Max, who is trained as a patrol canine and in narcotics detection, were injured, Cammiso said.
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Officers issued preliminary administrative charges of public nuisance including public nudity, promoting prostitution and possession of narcotics against the alcohol permit, Lynch said.
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He has been found guilty of possession of narcotics with intent to sell and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, records show.
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The Oregon Legislature created the Oregon Prescription Drug Monitoring Program database in 2009 to log prescriptions filled by pharmacies in the state, the physicians who prescribed the narcotics and the patients who use them.
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Detectives in narcotics and robbery are investigating the shooting.
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The honest, informed prohibitionist acknowledges that his preferred policy is inseparable from ineradicable black markets in narcotics, which have fueled street violence throughout the War on Drugs.
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The sheriff's department plans to provide extra officers, as well as detectives and resources from the gang and narcotics units.
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Male, 40, arrested, 700 block Main Street, possess narcotic controlled substance and felony bench warrant.
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Origin and Etymology of narcotic
Middle English narkotik, from Middle French narcotique, from narcotique, adjective, from Medieval Latin narcoticus, from Greek narkōtikos, from narkoun to benumb, from narkē numbness — more at snare
Other Drug/Tobacco Terms
controlled, flake, herb, key, sodden
Examples of narcotic in a Sentence
some therapists believe that certain scents can have a narcotic effect on people
the lecturer droned on in a narcotic monotone that eventually had the entire class struggling to stay awake
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Typically, authorities have said, addiction to prescription opioids begins with some physical ailment — a back or knee injury, for example — for which a narcotic painkiller is given.
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The non-narcotic medication will be furnished to attendees during each session.
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Narcotic violation: 7:52 p.m. 26900 block of Aliso Creek Road.
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In California, for example, patients most commonly receive outpatient services, such as counseling, and also drug tests, which can include screening for narcotic use.
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Kimo is currently learning about narcotic detection and tracking and patrol apprehension.
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The Weeknd, also known as Abel Tesfaye, launched his career with brooding, compelling R&B noir mixtapes that often explored depraved relationships with an emotional detachment, buoyed by falsettos and wrapped in a narcotic-vibed musical haze.
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Kumpfer faces sentences of up to two years and six months on each of two Level 6 felonies, possession of a hypodermic needle and possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, according to court records.
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After showing the emergency doctor the fuzzy creature, the 5-year-old was taken to a triage room, where he was given Benadryl and a narcotic painkiller.
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Origin and Etymology of narcotic
see 1narcotic
Other Drug/Tobacco Terms
controlled, flake, herb, key, sodden
NARCOTIC Defined for English Language Learners
narcotic
playDefinition of narcotic for English Language Learners
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: a drug (such as cocaine, heroin, or marijuana) that affects the brain and that is usually dangerous and illegal
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medical : a drug that is given to people in small amounts to make them sleep or feel less pain
NARCOTIC Defined for Kids
Definition of narcotic for Students
: a drug that in small doses dulls the senses, relieves pain, and brings on sleep but in larger doses has dangerous effects, that includes some (as morphine) that are used in medicine and others (as heroin) that are used illegally, and that often causes addiction
Definition of narcotic for Students
: of, relating to, or being a narcotic narcotic drugs narcotic laws
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of narcotic
1: a drug (as codeine, methadone, or morphine) that in moderate doses dulls the senses, relieves pain, and induces profound sleep but in excessive doses causes stupor, coma, or convulsions
2: a drug (as marijuana or LSD) subject to restriction similar to that of addictive narcotics whether in fact physiologically addictive and narcotic or not
narcotic
Medical Definition of narcotic
1: having the properties of or yielding a narcotic
2: of, induced by, or concerned with narcotics
3: of, involving, or intended for narcotic addicts
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