ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Narcotize

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈnɑːkə.tʌɪz/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Narcotize is a verb meaning (transitive) To use a narcotic in order to make (someone) drowsy or insensible; to anesthetize, to drug.

Meaning

(transitive) To use a narcotic in order to make (someone) drowsy or insensible; to anesthetize, to drug.

More Meanings

  1. (transitive) To dull the senses of (a person, place etc.).
  2. (transitive) To make into a narcotic.

Example Sentences

The sun hangs overhead like a lantern, the essence of new grass and apple blossom narcotizes the air, the clack and whir of the wheels have a quelling, hypnotic effect on the passengers.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include narcoticize, anesthetize, anesthetise, denarcotize, somnolize, anaesthetize.

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