narcotic
adjective/nɑrˈkɑtɪk/
Frequency rank: #13,065 most common English word
Meaning
a drug that dulls the senses, relieves pain, and can cause addiction.
Example sentence
The doctor prescribed narcotic medication to help manage the patient's severe pain.
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