narcotics

nar-cot-ics · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Drugs that induce drowsiness, stupor, or insensibility and relieve pain, especially opioids.

  2. 2.

    Illegal drugs, especially in legal contexts.

Related words

See also: drugs, narcotic, opioids
Synonyms: controlled substances, drugs, opiates

Etymology

From Greek narkotikos ("making numb"), from narke ("numbness, stupor").