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Synonyms for opiate

Grammar : Noun
Spell : noun, adjective oh-pee-it, -eyt; verb oh-pee-eyt
Phonetic Transcription : noun, adjective ˈoʊ pi ɪt, -ˌeɪt; verb ˈoʊ piˌeɪt

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Définition of opiate

Origin :
  • "medicine containing opium," early 15c., from Medieval Latin opiatus, from Latin opium (see opium). Figurative sense of "anything that dulls the feelings" is from 1640s. From 1540s in English as an adjective, "made with or containing opium."
  • noun drug
Example sentences :
  • It was a luxury so penetrating and powerful that it affected him like an opiate.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • But while there's life there's hope, you know; and meantime I'll send you an opiate to relieve the pain.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • A strong emetic and a subsequent cathartic; and then an opiate and the bark.
  • Extract from : « Zoonomia, Vol. II » by Erasmus Darwin
  • "I will prepare an opiate," said the physician in a whisper.
  • Extract from : « The Light of Scarthey » by Egerton Castle
  • Her fried chicken and creamed gravy and mashed potatoes had been an opiate.
  • Extract from : « The Gallery » by Roger Phillips Graham
  • An overdose of the opiate the doctor was giving her to ease her pain.
  • Extract from : « A Sheaf of Corn » by Mary E. Mann
  • A little forcing of her innocence now was necessary as an opiate for her conscience.
  • Extract from : « Sandra Belloni, Complete » by George Meredith
  • When Love is hurt, it is self-love that requires the opiate.
  • Extract from : « Evan Harrington, Complete » by George Meredith
  • That meant not only the loss of an opiate, but also heavy punishment.
  • Extract from : « In the Foreign Legion » by Erwin Rosen
  • Oh, I ought to have my medicine—not the opiate, but the other.
  • Extract from : « A Sister of the Red Cross » by Mrs. L. T. Meade

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