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

Prosecutors accused Maduro and Flores of protecting traffickers, facilitating cocaine shipments and benefiting financially from narcotics operations. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

His office was responsible for prosecuting federal crimes, including those related to immigration, terrorism, public corruption, child exploitation, firearms and narcotics. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 7 Oct. 2026

Police have broken up a sophisticated drug ring in Miami Beach, seizing tens of thousands of dollars in cash and dozens of pounds of narcotics, authorities said. — Ted Scouten, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026

During what was described as a rescue operation conducted by FBI and Mexican authorities, Perez was found in possession of narcotics, officials said. — Jasmine Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

In August 2026, Pennsylvania announced charges against current and former Penn State fraternity members for their involvement in a criminal narcotics operation. — Pietro A. Sasso, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026

Snake Killer launched in January, with the four-parter followings a notorious Copenhagen narcotics police unit, Uropatruljen, a heavy-handed force that operated with relative autonomy between 1965 and 2001. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

Later that day, narcotics officers obtained search warrants for the store and seized over 500 units of alleged kratom that were worth $1,799, according to the affidavit. — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

The store’s owner, 40-year-old Amer Alowdi, was indicted for allegedly trafficking narcotics in 2022, officials said. — Anthony Cusumano, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2026