Opiate
/ˈəʊpi.ət/ adj, noun, verb
adj, noun, verb ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium.
- 2 a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative wordnet
- 3 Something that dulls the senses and induces a false and unrealistic sense of contentment.
"They chose atheism as an opiate."
Verb
- 1 To treat with an opiate drug. transitive
Adjective
- 1 Relating to, resembling, or containing opium. not-comparable
- 2 Soporific; inducing sleep or sedation. not-comparable
- 3 Deadening; causing apathy or dullness. not-comparable
Example
More examples"Religion is the opiate of the masses."
Etymology
From Middle English opiate, from Medieval Latin opiātus.