‘She must of^([sic]) grabbed some pills. There's half a dozen kinds up there – even demerol.’
Source: wiktionary
Demerol
/ˈdɛməɹɒl/
Synonyms for "demerol" (86 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (18)
Noun(1 words)
Strong matches (25)
Related words (43)
mickey finnmorphiamorphinenarcoticnembutalnembutal pillopiateopiumpacifierpain killerparegoricpen yanphenobarbitalphenobarbital sodiumpurple heartquietenerrainbowredscagsecobarbital sodium
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Noun(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: meperidine, alcohol, amobarbital sodium, amytal, amytal pill.
- Sentence evidence is available for demerol, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "demerol".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "demerol"
Keep "demerol" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "demerol" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "demerol", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "demerol" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
Sample sentences
3 total sentences available.
“Anyway, when he came out of Patsy's room, I grabbed him by the arm and said, ‘Gee whiz, doc, haven't you got a couple of pills for me—even demerol?’ ” / Willie broke off to explain. “That's a synthetic. We call them demmies. If you can't buy H or M, why, demmies will do the trick.”
Source: wiktionary
Gately doesn’t miss weed much. The shocker-type AA Miracle is he doesn’t much miss the Demerol, either, today.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "demerol"?
Closest matches include meperidine, alcohol, amobarbital sodium, amytal, amytal pill.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "demerol"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.