anesthetics

plural of anesthetic
1
as in sedatives
something (as a drug) that relieves pain the dentist waited until the anesthetic took effect

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as in narcotics
something that soothes, calms, or induces passivity or a sense of security he used total immersion in his job as an anesthetic for the empty shell that his marriage had become

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  • Both destroyers will work with LEDET teams, which specialize in maritime interdiction and counter-narcotics operations.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
  • American firearms are ultimately part of the cycle of Latin-American narcotics headed north.
    Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Anesthetics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anesthetics. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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