NARCOTIZE Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

narcotize

verb

Definition of narcotize

as in to stupefy

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Recent Examples of narcotize Most are unable to rise above the stylistic miasma of the production — Whitehead sounds narcotized even when Pip isn’t on drugs — or the entirely new words they’ve been asked to say. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2023 The smartphone, for all its wonder and utility, has also proved to be a narcotizing agent. — Derek Thompson, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2019 What would happen if Parker really turned on, tuned in and dropped out, and took his show to mind-expanding — not just narcotizing — heights? — Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 25 Aug. 2019 This deeply autobiographical novel recounts growing up gay in rural France, where the men and women scuff and strain against economic morbidity, class invisibility and narcotizing boredom. — New York Times, 25 May 2017

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Sometimes sweaty, sometimes sneering, often grandiose, and always conflicted, this Hansen presents the actor with a marvelous opportunity to demonstrate his stupefying range.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Sep. 2026
Starting with a tone-setting marvel early, Room contorted and unfurled himself to 15 saves — including several other stupefying ones.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026

Definition of stupefy

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With a physician shortage projected to be 33% by 2033, the Health Technology Bill of 2025 aims to use AI to alleviate the growing demand for physicians.

— Esha Desai, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
Authorities are monitoring air quality and hotspots, with the government conducting cloud seeding when conditions permit to alleviate the situation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of alleviate

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The belief that heat can benefit the mind and relieve psychic suffering has a long history across human societies.

— Will Stone, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026
According to a photo from the scene, one appeared to have blood on its hind leg; the other appeared relieved to have its friend back.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of relieve

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Bhageria hopes that by starting his search for alternative suppliers now, his company can mitigate potential economic pain down the line.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
With four-person staffing, Bolen said, emergency response time and the ability to safely mitigate hazards will be much quicker.

— Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of mitigate

Verb

The third, Surrender, is a massage performed in water, in which the buoyancy and warmth allow the body to completely relax and let go.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Because of the data center being built in his backyard, Butters’ television loses power constantly, leaving him unable to relax and watch his beloved videos.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of relax

Verb

The purpose was to provide transparency about the process and to allay concerns about the integrity of our voting system.

— Lake County News-Sun, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
One way to allay fears that the United States is retrenching from the world’s most important region is to chart an ambitious course for its most critical alliance.

— David Sacks, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of allay

Verb

There will indeed come a day when EV technology advances to the point of assuaging the fears of many buyers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
Mayor Zohran Mamdani debuted a sweeping plan Tuesday to combat antisemitism and hate crimes against Jewish people in New York City, moving to assuage concerns from critics who see his steadfast denunciations of Israel as antisemitic.

— Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

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