Synonyms of the word

opiate

• adj. Relating to, resembling, or containing opium.
• adj. Soporific; inducing sleep or sedation.
• adj. Deadening; causing apathy or dullness.
• n. A drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium.
• n. Something that dulls the senses and induces a false and unrealistic sense of contentment.
• v. (transitive) To treat with an opiate drug.

narcotic

• n. Any substance or drug that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour.
• n. Any type of numbing drug.
• n. Certain illegal drugs.
• adj. Of, or relating to narcotics.
• adj. Inducing sleep; causing narcosis.