NARCOTIZING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

narcotizing

verb

present participle of narcotize

as in sedating

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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
How will his writing team metabolize the stupefying scene at this year’s BAFTAs into his routine?

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026

Definition of stupefying

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Europe’s efforts are for now too modest, too regulated, too fragmented, and too focused on alleviating government restrictions rather than promoting commercial use to fundamentally change dependencies that have accumulated over decades.

— Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
In 2021, in hopes of alleviating economic pressures during the pandemic, Congress passed legislation eliminating premiums for people with the lowest incomes and reduced the cost for people with higher incomes.

— Robert Applebaum, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026

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Party leaders laid out proposals for relieving poverty, improving social security, and reforming the education system and admitted members from backgrounds unusual for the CHP, including a Kurdish activist and a union leader.

— Nick TaborAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
Pressure-relieving foam sits atop a section of supportive microcoils with a durable foam border and adjustable responsive air chambers, ensuring a personalized balance of comfort and stability.

— V BRAND STORIES, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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The health care company could develop Keytuda co-formulations that would extend the tail of the brand-name drug's franchise, mitigating the impact of that patent expiration, according to the analyst.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
Later this year, eSafety will release a transparency report detailing how successful online gaming services like Roblox have been at mitigating harms to kids.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of mitigating

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But its real essence is pure escapism, whether dangling from a mountain while rappelling or relaxing in the impeccable spa with its energizing hammam rituals and fragrant frankincense oils.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
The primary bedroom is relaxing thanks to Quince bedding and a light fixture from Crate & Barrel.

— Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of relaxing

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