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

Eugene Horsch, 44, was arrested in June on weapons and narcotics charges. — Sara MacHi, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

But in recent years, Fiji has seen a surge in intravenous drug use as the islands have emerged as a crucial transit point for narcotics being trafficked from the Americas to lucrative markets in Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Asia. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026

Investigators were said to have been looking for evidence that could lead to a drug dealer peddling lethal narcotics. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026

In 2025, his decision to designate eight Mexican criminal organizations, such as the Sinaloa cartel, redefined the traditional definition of foreign terrorism to include narcotics trafficking and organized crime. — Robin Wright, New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2026

Issues that divided the candidates Ahern and Hoffmann traded barbs throughout the run-up, with Ahern faulting Hoffmann for contributing $550,000 to his campaign and for not serving as a frontline prosecutor on major narcotics or capital cases. — Katie Mulvaney, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 2026

On de la Espriella’s inauguration day, Washington pledged a $1 billion aid package to support security and counter-narcotics operations. — Alfie Pannell, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026

In her current role, Second Assistant District Attorney, Sprague supervises all homicides that occur in Plymouth County as well as all firearm and narcotics cases, according to her profile. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Deputies initially pulled over the 21-year-old Yuba City man for numerous vehicle code violations before discovering the narcotics during a search of his vehicle, the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026