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narcotism

[ nahr-kuh-tiz-uhm ]

noun

  1. habitual use of narcotics.
  2. the action or influence of narcotics.


narcotism

/ ˈnɑːkəˌtɪzəm /

noun

  1. stupor or addiction induced by narcotic drugs
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Other Words From

  • narco·tist noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of narcotism1

1825–35; earlier narcoticism. See narcotic, -ism
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Example Sentences

When given in an over-dose, Ergot has a dangerous action on the brain, producing at some times narcotism, at other times syncope.

Another remarkable effect of alcoholic narcotism—the most hopelessly demoralizing of all—yet remains to be treated.

In large doses of the greater number, narcotism predominates; in smaller ones, irritation; they are rarely coexistent.

When inhaled in the ordinary way, nitrous oxide gas induces exhilaration and narcotism, without asphyxia.

On the contrary, he had seen persons die of narcotism, who would have survived if left to the vis medicatrix natur.

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