narcotics

/N AA0 R K AA1 T IH0 K S/
noun
  1. 1

    Any substance or drug that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour; in some contexts, especially in reference to the opiates-and-opioids class, especially in reference to illegal drugs, and often both.

  2. 2

    Any type of numbing drug.

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