Meaning & Definition of Narcotic in English
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Narcotic
/nɑrkɑtɪk/
noun
1. A drug that produces numbness or stupor
- Often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain
- Extensive use can lead to addiction
synonym:
- narcotic
adjective
1. Of or relating to or designating narcotics
- "Narcotic addicts"
- "Narcotic stupor"
synonym:
- narcotic
2. Inducing stupor or narcosis
- "Narcotic drugs"
synonym:
- narcotic,
- narcotizing,
- narcotising
3. Inducing mental lethargy
- "A narcotic speech"
synonym:
- narcotic,
- soporiferous,
- soporific
Examples of using
In the first years that Coca-Cola was produced, it contained cocaine. In 100, cocaine was classified as a narcotic, after which they used caffeine instead of cocaine in the production of Coca-Cola.
Prostitution, gambling, the use of narcotic substances, drunkenness, disorder, and all other illegal activities are STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.
In the first years that Coca-Cola was produced, it contained cocaine. In 1914, cocaine was classified as a narcotic, after which they used caffeine instead of cocaine in the production of Coca-Cola.