narcotics

UK
/nɑːˈkɒtɪks/
US
/nɑrˈkɑtɪks/

Translations

narcoticnoun

narcotics

pl

narcotics
pl
UK
/nɑːˈkɒtɪk/
US
/nɑrˈkɑtɪk/

Definitions

narcoticnoun
A drug that relieves pain, induces sleep or stupor, and may cause dependence; especially one legally classified as a controlled substance.
Heroin is an illicit narcotic with a high potential for abuse.
Illicit drugs collectively, especially those subject to governmental regulation or prohibition.
The task force focuses on keeping narcotics off the streets.