opiate
noun/ˈoʊpiɪt/
Frequency rank: #14,508 most common English word
Meaning
a drug derived from opium that relieves pain and may cause addiction.
Example sentence
The doctor warned that opiate dependence can develop quickly if the medication is not used carefully.
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