Opiate
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊˌpiːət/
Opiate (noun)
- A drug made from opium that reduces pain and can make you sleepy.
- Something that makes people feel calm or less worried.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed an opiate for the severe pain.
- Opiates can be effective in managing chronic pain.
Common collocations: prescribe opiates, opiate addiction, opiate overdose, act as an opiate, emotional opiate
Opiate (adjective)
- Describing something that is like or related to opium or its effects.
Examples
- The opiate properties of the plant were well-known.
- Opiate substances require careful regulation.