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opiate

The correct spelling is opiate.

How to pronounce opiate

/ˈəʊpi.ət/
noun

IPA: /ˈəʊpi.ət/

Say it like: Opia-te

The correct spelling is opiate. A drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium.
  2. 2.Something that dulls the senses and induces a false and unrealistic sense of contentment.

verb

  1. 1.To treat with an opiate drug.

adjective

  1. 1.Relating to, resembling, or containing opium.
  2. 2.(pharmaceutical effect) Soporific; inducing sleep or sedation.
  3. 3.Deadening; causing apathy or dullness.

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