What is the meaning of narcotic?

noun

  • A drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction.

adjective

  • Of or relating to or designating narcotics.
    • usage: "narcotic addicts"; "narcotic stupor"
  • Inducing stupor or narcosis.
    • usage: "narcotic drugs"
  • Inducing mental lethargy.
    • usage: "a narcotic speech"
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