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Meaning of opiate

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opiate

Pronunciation:/ˈəʊpi.ət//ˈəʊpiˌeɪt//ˈoʊpi.ət//ˌoʊpieɪt/

noun

Definitions

  1. A drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium.

  2. Something that dulls the senses and induces a false and unrealistic sense of contentment.

verb

Definitions

  1. To treat with an opiate drug.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Relating to, resembling, or containing opium.

  2. (pharmaceutical effect) Soporific; inducing sleep or sedation.

  3. Deadening; causing apathy or dullness.