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
- (transitive) To dull the senses of (a person, place etc.).
- (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
- narcotizes
- narcotizing
- narcotized
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include narcoticize, anesthetize, anesthetise, denarcotize, somnolize, anaesthetize.
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