narcotized

• Adjectif décrivant l'état d'une personne sous l'effet d'une drogue ou d'un narcotique ; rendu dans un état de léthargie ou d'engourdissement.

An adjective describing a state of being under the influence of a narcotic; rendered lethargic or stupefied. Now largely replaced by 'narcotized' as a verb form or 'narcotic' as an adjective.

1. Under the influence of narcoticsC1formal

   Affected or influenced by a narcotic substance, resulting in a state of drowsiness, stupor, or altered consciousness.

   sous l'effet de stupéfiants

   • The patient appeared narcotized after receiving the strong painkiller.
   • He was found in a narcotized state, unable to respond to questions.
   • The narcotized driver was pulled over by the police.

   Synonymesdazeddopeddruggedintoxicatednumbstonedstupefiedunconscious

• Verbe désuet signifiant plonger dans un état de stupeur ou d'anesthésie ; administrer un narcotique ou un sédatif.

An obsolete verb meaning to stupefy or put into a state of narcosis; to drug or sedate.

1. Administer narcoticsC1formalbritishmedical

   To administer a narcotic drug to someone, typically to induce sleep or stupor, or to relieve pain.

   narcotiser

   • The surgeon narcotised the patient before the operation.
   • They had to narcotise the injured animal to treat its wound.
   • The dentist narcotised the area before extracting the tooth.

   Synonymesanaesthetizedopedrugput undersedatestupefy

   Antonymesawakenreviverousestimulatewake