Narcotic
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Any class of substances or drugs, that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour. Any type of numbing drug. Certain illegal drugs.
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Of, or relating to narcotics. Inducing sleep; causing narcosis.
Example sentence: Storytelling has a narcotic power.
Drug
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A substance used to treat an illness, relieve a symptom, or modify a chemical process in the body for a specific purpose.A substance, often addictive, which affects the central nervous system.A chemical or substance, not necessarily for medical purposes, which alters the way the mind or body works.A substance, especially one which is illegal, ingested for recreational use.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To administer intoxicating drugs to, generally without the recipient's knowledge or consent.To add intoxicating drugs to with the intention of drugging someone.To administer intoxicating drugs to, generally without the recipient's knowledge or consent.