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Meaning of
opiate
in English
opiate
us
//oʊˈpeɪt//
uk
//əʊˈpiːət//
#uncommon
Plural
opiates
Definitions
Adjective
relating
to
opium
;
resembling
its
effects
The
doctor
warned
about
the
opiate
effects
of
the
new
medication
.
causing
dullness
;
inducing
apathy
The
opiate
atmosphere
in
the
room
made
everyone
feel
lethargic
.
inducing
sleep
;
sedative
in
nature
The
opiate
properties
of
the
drug
made
it
difficult
for
her
to
stay
awake
.
Noun
a
substance
dulling
senses
;
inducing
false
contentment
The
new
opiate
medication
helped
patients
manage
their
chronic
pain
.
a
substance
derived
from
opium
(
for
medicinal
use
)
The
hospital
used
an
opiate
to
relieve
the
patient's
severe
pain
.
