Synonyms of narcotics

narcotics

noun

plural of narcotic

as in opiates

something that soothes, calms, or induces passivity or a sense of security

an irradicable sense of self-righteousness seems to be the narcotic that inures these religious fanatics from any realization of the harm they have done

Synonyms & Similar Words

• opiates
• tranquilizers
• anesthetics
• sedatives
• hypnotics
• anodynes
• security blankets
• palliatives
• soporifics
• pacifiers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of narcotics

Troutman is charged with conspiracy to possess narcotics with intent to distribute, Hobbs Act extortion under color of official right and racketeering promotion. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Snake Killer launched in January, with the four-parter followings a notorious Copenhagen narcotics police unit, Uropatruljen, a heavy-handed force that operated with relative autonomy between 1965 and 2001. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

Later that day, narcotics officers obtained search warrants for the store and seized over 500 units of alleged kratom that were worth $1,799, according to the affidavit. — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

In 2022, the business owner, Amer Alowdi, 40, was indicted on narcotics trafficking charges and fled the country before being prosecuted, police said in a statement. — Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Madison Scarpino, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The store’s owner, 40-year-old Amer Alowdi, was indicted for allegedly trafficking narcotics in 2022, officials said. — Anthony Cusumano, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2026

Wallace cut open the packages, opened bottles containing prescription narcotics and stole the medication, prosecutors said. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

Eugene Horsch, 44, was arrested in June on weapons and narcotics charges. — Sara MacHi, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Investigators were said to have been looking for evidence that could lead to a drug dealer peddling lethal narcotics. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026