1 a powerful illegal drug that affects the mind in a harmful way. HEROIN and COCAINE are narcotics:
a narcotics agent (= a police officer investigating the illegal trade in drugs)
2 (medical) a substance that relaxes you, reduces pain or makes you sleep:
a mild narcotic
Part of speech: adjective
1 (of a drug) that affects your mind in a harmful way
2 (of a substance) making you sleep:
a mild narcotic effect
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