opiate
/ˈəʊpi.ət/ · noun
Meaning
- A drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium.
- Something that dulls the senses and induces a false and unrealistic sense of contentment.
- To treat with an opiate drug.
- Relating to, resembling, or containing opium.
- (pharmaceutical effect) Soporific; inducing sleep or sedation.
- Deadening; causing apathy or dullness.
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