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narcotizing

/ˌnɑːrˈkɒtɪzaɪzɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does narcotizing mean?

verb

To make someone drowsy or less responsive, often by administering a narcotic or sedative. To render someone less responsive or less able to react.

Example

"The doctor's words had a narcotizing effect on the patient, causing her to relax and fall asleep."

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