narcotic

• Относящийся к наркотическому веществу, вызывающему сон, оцепенение или потерю чувствительности; также используется для описания чего-то с притупляющим или усыпляющим эффектом.

Relating to a drug that induces sleep, stupor, or insensibility; also used to describe something with a numbing or dulling effect.

1. Relating to narcoticsB2formalmedical

   Of or relating to drugs that induce sleep, stupor, or insensitivity, often used for pain relief.

   Наркотический

   • The patient was given a narcotic analgesic after surgery.
   • Narcotic substances are strictly regulated by law.
   • He was arrested for possession of narcotic drugs.

2. Inducing stuporB2formalmedical

   Causing a state of drowsiness, numbness, or reduced consciousness.

   Наркотический

   • The medication had a narcotic effect, making him feel very sleepy.
   • The plant's narcotic properties were known to ancient healers.
   • A narcotic haze settled over the patient after the injection.

   Синонимыhypnoticopiatesedativesomniferoussoporific

   Антонимыinvigoratingstimulatingwaking

3. Inducing mental lethargyC1formal

   Causing a dulling of the mind or a lack of mental energy.

   Усыпляющий

   • The repetitive work had a narcotic effect on his concentration.
   • The lecture was so monotonous it felt almost narcotic.
   • She fought against the narcotic drowsiness that threatened to overcome her.

   Синонимыhypnoticnumbingopiatesedativesoporificstupefying

   Антонимыenergizinginvigoratingstimulating

• Наркотическое вещество, вызывающее онемение или оцепенение, часто принимаемое для удовольствия или облегчения боли; длительное употребление может привести к зависимости.

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

1. Pain-relieving drugB2formalmedical

   A drug that induces sleep, stupor, or insensibility, often used medically to relieve pain but can be addictive.

   Наркотическое средство

   • The doctor prescribed a narcotic to manage his severe pain.
   • Long-term use of narcotics can lead to physical dependence.
   • She was treated for an overdose of a powerful narcotic.

   Синонимыanalgesicanodyneopiatepainkiller

2. Illegal substanceB2formallegal

   An illegal or controlled substance that is abused for its euphoric effects.

   Наркотик

   • The police seized a large quantity of narcotics during the raid.
   • He was arrested for trafficking narcotics across the border.
   • The government is implementing stricter laws against narcotics.

   Синонимыcontrolled substancedopedrugrecreational drug