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- [nahr-kuh-tahyz]
- /ˈnɑr kəˌtaɪz/
- /ˈnɑːk.ə.taɪz/
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- [nahr-kuh-tahyz]
- /ˈnɑr kəˌtaɪz/
Definitions of narcotize word
- verb with object narcotize to subject to or treat with a narcotic; stupefy. 1
- verb with object narcotize to make dull; stupefy; deaden the awareness of: He had used liquor to narcotize his anxieties. 1
- verb without object narcotize to act as a narcotic: a remedy that does not heal but merely narcotizes. 1
- noun narcotize Stupefy with or as if with a drug. 1
- verb narcotize to place under the influence of a narcotic drug 0
- verb transitive narcotize to subject to a narcotic; stupefy 0
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Origin of narcotize
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
First recorded in 1835-45; narcot(ic) + -ize
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Parts of speech for Narcotize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
narcotize popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
narcotize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for narcotize
verb narcotize
- benumb — to make numb or powerless; deaden physical feeling in, as by cold
- hit — to deal a blow or stroke to: Hit the nail with the hammer.
- numb — deprived of physical sensation or the ability to move: fingers numb with cold.
- relax — to make less tense, rigid, or firm; make lax: to relax the muscles.
- dope — any thick liquid or pasty preparation, as a lubricant, used in preparing a surface.
Antonyms for narcotize
verb narcotize
- increase — to make greater, as in number, size, strength, or quality; augment; add to: to increase taxes.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
- enliven — Make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing.
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