narcotize

verb

Definition of narcotizenext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narcotize
  1. stupefy
  2. sedate
  3. alleviate
  4. relieve
  5. mitigate
  6. relax
  7. allay
  8. assuage
Verb
  • 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
  • Fresh juices, quality rums, pristine drinkmaking technique — the Cove stupefied with its faultless approach.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of stupefy
Verb
  • Doctors had no choice but to sedate him and start chemotherapy.
    — Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • He was intubated and on a ventilator, receiving medications to sedate him.
    — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
Definition of sedate
Verb
  • Jaissle is looking to bring in an experienced midfielder to succeed Guimaraes, with Manchester City’s Nico Gonzalez a clear target, which should alleviate some of the expectation on Steur.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Arriaga came to Hemphill’s practice for a routine procedure to alleviate a tongue tie.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of alleviate
Verb
  • Vendors gather their primary ingredient from local elementary schools, where young boys relieve themselves in buckets.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Japan, which imports almost all its oil, previously relieved heavily on oil imports from the Middle East through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains effectively closed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of relieve
Verb
  • This presents a vital opportunity for brands to secure supply, stabilize costs, and mitigate geopolitical risks through circular supply chains.
    — Rob Kaplan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Florida’s depth is concerning, though this starting group could be productive enough to mitigate damage as others develop.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of mitigate
Verb
  • Surf, sail and pick up padel For every traveler who wants to kick back and relax on their vacation, there’s another who refuses to sit still.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 24 Aug. 2026
  • For example, the customs around attire at the theater have relaxed quite a bit.
    — Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of relax
Verb
  • The Hawaii Japanese Education Association was formed in 1915 to allay these concerns.
    — H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 21 Aug. 2026
  • To help allay fear, OpenAI is making its new security protocols public.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of allay
Verb
  • Makary tried to assuage industry grievances, in part by announcing new programs designed to streamline or accelerate drug approvals.
    — Matthew Perrone, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Makary attempted to assuage industry grievances, in part by announcing new programs designed to streamline or accelerate drug approvals.
    — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of assuage

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“Narcotize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narcotize. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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