opiate

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Noun opiate has 1 sense

opiate - a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative
--₁ is a kind of narcotic
--₁ has substance: opium
--₁ has particulars:
codeine; Fentanyl, Sublimaze; heroin, diacetylmorphine; laudanum, tincture of opium; morphine, morphia

Definitions from the Web

Opiate

Noun:

1. A drug derived from opium, used to relieve pain or induce sleep.

Example sentence: She was prescribed an opiate to manage her chronic back pain.

Adjective:

1. Relating to or resembling opium.

Example sentence: The opiate effect of the medication provided temporary relief.

Verb:

1. To sedate or calm with or as if with opiates.

Example sentence: The doctor advised him to opiate his nervousness with deep breathing exercises.

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