Synonyms of narcotics

narcotics

noun

plural of narcotic

as in opiates

something that soothes, calms, or induces passivity or a sense of security

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• opiates
• tranquilizers
• anesthetics
• sedatives
• hypnotics
• anodynes
• security blankets
• palliatives
• soporifics
• pacifiers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of narcotics

Rocha Moya faces federal charges, including narcotics importation conspiracy and possession of machine guns and destructive devices, along with another conspiracy count. — CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026

The current and former high-ranking government and law enforcement officials are alleged to have partnered with the Sinaloa cartel to distribute massive quantities of narcotics to the United States. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

His criminal record includes pleading guilty in 2021 to felony possession with intent to sell Schedule II narcotics, which resulted in a prison sentence of two years and nine months, court documents say. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026

This has forced the department to pull staff from priority units like traffic and narcotics units to keep patrol shifts covered. — Noah Daly august 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026

Everybody knows that those record companies were started with the sales of narcotics. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

Spatola was charged in an indictment unsealed Tuesday with distribution of narcotics resulting in death and distribution and possession with intent to distribute narcotics, officials said. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026

Hunter Biden was found guilty on three felony gun charges that stemmed from his purchase and possession of a gun while using narcotics in 2018. — Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Ecuador is considered to be a logistical hub for drug trafficking, where drugs are stockpiled, stored and distributed via Central American routes mainly to the United States, though narcotics are also shipped to Europe. — CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026