narcotic

  1. Noun.  Any class of substances or drugs, that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour.
  2. Noun.  Any type of numbing drug.
  3. Noun.  Certain illegal drugs.
  4. Adjective.  Of, or relating to narcotics.
  5. Adjective.  Inducing sleep; causing narcosis.

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