Opiate Definition

ōpē-ĭt, -āt
opiated, opiates, opiating
noun
Any of various sedative narcotics containing opium or one or more of its natural or synthetic derivatives.
American Heritage
Any drug containing opium or any of its derivatives, and acting as a sedative and narcotic.
Webster's New World
Anything tending to quiet, soothe, or deaden.
Webster's New World
Something that dulls the senses and induces relaxation or torpor.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
adjective
Containing opium.
Webster's New World
Resembling opium or its derivatives in activity.
American Heritage Medicine
Bringing sleep, quiet, or ease; narcotic.
Webster's New World
Causing dullness or apathy; deadening.
American Heritage Medicine
Synonyms:
verb
To treat with an opiate.
Webster's New World
To dull; deaden.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Opiate

Noun

Singular:
opiate
Plural:
opiates

Origin of Opiate

  • Middle English from Medieval Latin opiātum from Latin opium opium opium

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Opiate Sentence Examples

  • In fact, they had given me a strong opiate.

  • Developmental problems associated with opiate use during pregnancy include problems with overall brain growth.

  • The risk of opiate overdose is high and can be fatal.

  • An opiate receptor ligand, would then only attach to the perfect opiate group, like endorphins, morphine or heroine.

  • Our review of treatments for opiate misusers in a primary care setting was constrained by resources (time, staff ).

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Words Starting With

OOPOPI

Words Ending With

ETEATE

Unscrambles

opiate

Words Starting With O and Ending With E

Starts With O & Ends With EStarts With OP & Ends With EStarts With O & Ends With TE

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6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With O6 Letter Words Ending With E