opiate

[ noun, adjective oh-pee-it, -eyt; verb oh-pee-eyt ]

/ noun, adjective ˈoʊ pi ɪt, -ˌeɪt; verb ˈoʊ piˌeɪt /

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noun

Biochemistry, Pharmacology. a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain: The opium poppy yields morphine, codeine, and other opiates.

Biochemistry, Pharmacology. any sedative, soporific, or narcotic: Back then, the country physician would concoct all sorts of opiates in a crude kitchen laboratory.

anything that causes dullness or inaction or that soothes the feelings: His favorite opiate seems to be a six-pack in front of the TV.

adjective

Biochemistry, Pharmacology. mixed or prepared with opium: Some opiate substances, such as thebaine, may be more toxic than narcotic.

Biochemistry, Pharmacology. inducing sleep; soporific; narcotic: Subjects were given a variety of opiate teas over the course of a four-week study.

causing dullness or inaction: The opiate effects of their droning reprimands were legendary.

verb (used with object), o·pi·at·ed, o·pi·at·ing.

to subject to an opiate; stupefy: The violent patients were routinely opiated.

to dull or deaden: This dreadful music is opiating my spirit.

Origin of opiate

First recorded in 1525–35; from Middle French, from Medieval Latin opiātus “bringing sleep,” equivalent to Latin opi(um) “poppy juice” + adjective suffix -ātus; see origin at opium, -ate¹

SYNONYMS FOR opiate

2 drug.

3 anodyne.

5 sedative.

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ANTONYMS FOR opiate

2 stimulant.

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OTHER WORDS FROM opiate

un·o·pi·at·ed, adjective

Words nearby opiate

ophthalmoscope, ophthalmoscopy, ophthalmovascular, Ophüls, -opia, opiate, opiate receptor, opiatic, opine, opinicus, opinion

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Example sentences from the Web for opiate

The three main types of medication for opiate withdrawal and recovery are methadone, buphrenorphine, and naltrexone.
Is Weed the Secret to Beating Opiate Addiction?|Tracey Mitchell, Abby Haglage|September 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For one, despite evidence to their efficacy, many insurance plans will not cover the costs of opiate replacement therapies.
I Detoxed from Heroin in Jail|Tracey Mitchell|June 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Without a complete overhaul of the opiate world, he worries it will continue.
America’s Oxy-Express Route to Heroin Addiction|Abby Haglage|May 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Part of the problem is that opiate drugs are out there in too vast quantity.
Legal, Regulated Heroin Could Have Saved Philip Seymour Hoffman|Valerie Vande Panne|February 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Think of the person you know (or your friend who knows someone) who has died because of a heroin, or opiate, overdose.
Legal, Regulated Heroin Could Have Saved Philip Seymour Hoffman|Valerie Vande Panne|February 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This is partly due to an opiate I have administered to insure complete quiet; and he will not awake for several hours yet.
Lazarre|Mary Hartwell Catherwood
In spite of his groans and anguish, the old notary was insensible under the influence of an opiate.
Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks|Bracebridge Hemyng
After a while the sick man became quieter, but he still refused to take the opiate.
With Edged Tools|Henry Seton Merriman
It is an inflammatory, not a sedative prescription: it is rather a blister than an opiate.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 71, No. 437, March 1852|Various
Nutritious food, alcoholic restoratives and stimulant doses of opiate remedies are most serviceable.
Insomnia; and Other Disorders of Sleep|Henry M. Lyman

British Dictionary definitions for opiate

opiate

noun (ˈəʊpɪɪt)

any of various narcotic drugs, such as morphine and heroin, that act on opioid receptors

any other narcotic or sedative drug

something that soothes, deadens, or induces sleep

adjective (ˈəʊpɪɪt)

containing or consisting of opium

inducing relaxation; soporific

verb (ˈəʊpɪˌeɪt) (tr) rare

to treat with an opiate

to dull or deaden

Word Origin for opiate

C16: from Medieval Latin opiātus; from Latin opium poppy juice, opium

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for opiate

opiate

[ ō′pē-ĭt, -āt′ ]

n.

Any of various sedative narcotics that contain opium or one or more of its natural or synthetic derivatives.

A drug, hormone, or other chemical substance that has sedative or narcotic effects similar to those containing opium or its derivatives.opioid

adj.

Of or containing opium or any of its derivatives.

Resembling opium or its derivatives in activity.

Inducing sleep or sedation; soporific.

v.

To subject to the action of an opiate.

Other words from opiate

o′pi•ate (-ĭt, -āt′) adj.

单词	opiate
释义	opiate [ noun, adjective oh-pee-it, -eyt; verb oh-pee-eyt ] / noun, adjective ˈoʊ pi ɪt, -ˌeɪt; verb ˈoʊ piˌeɪt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR opiate ON THESAURUS.COM noun Biochemistry, Pharmacology. a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain: The opium poppy yields morphine, codeine, and other opiates. Biochemistry, Pharmacology. any sedative, soporific, or narcotic: Back then, the country physician would concoct all sorts of opiates in a crude kitchen laboratory. anything that causes dullness or inaction or that soothes the feelings: His favorite opiate seems to be a six-pack in front of the TV. adjective Biochemistry, Pharmacology. mixed or prepared with opium: Some opiate substances, such as thebaine, may be more toxic than narcotic. Biochemistry, Pharmacology. inducing sleep; soporific; narcotic: Subjects were given a variety of opiate teas over the course of a four-week study. causing dullness or inaction: The opiate effects of their droning reprimands were legendary. verb (used with object), o·pi·at·ed, o·pi·at·ing. to subject to an opiate; stupefy: The violent patients were routinely opiated. to dull or deaden: This dreadful music is opiating my spirit. Origin of opiate First recorded in 1525–35; from Middle French, from Medieval Latin opiātus “bringing sleep,” equivalent to Latin opi(um) “poppy juice” + adjective suffix -ātus; see origin at opium, -ate¹ SYNONYMS FOR opiate 2 drug. 3 anodyne. 5 sedative. SEE SYNONYMS FOR opiate ON THESAURUS.COM ANTONYMS FOR opiate 2 stimulant. SEE ANTONYMS FOR opiate ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM opiate un·o·pi·at·ed, adjective Words nearby opiate ophthalmoscope, ophthalmoscopy, ophthalmovascular, Ophüls, -opia, opiate, opiate receptor, opiatic, opine, opinicus, opinion Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for opiate The three main types of medication for opiate withdrawal and recovery are methadone, buphrenorphine, and naltrexone. Is Weed the Secret to Beating Opiate Addiction?\|Tracey Mitchell, Abby Haglage\|September 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST For one, despite evidence to their efficacy, many insurance plans will not cover the costs of opiate replacement therapies. I Detoxed from Heroin in Jail\|Tracey Mitchell\|June 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Without a complete overhaul of the opiate world, he worries it will continue. America’s Oxy-Express Route to Heroin Addiction\|Abby Haglage\|May 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Part of the problem is that opiate drugs are out there in too vast quantity. Legal, Regulated Heroin Could Have Saved Philip Seymour Hoffman\|Valerie Vande Panne\|February 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Think of the person you know (or your friend who knows someone) who has died because of a heroin, or opiate, overdose. Legal, Regulated Heroin Could Have Saved Philip Seymour Hoffman\|Valerie Vande Panne\|February 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This is partly due to an opiate I have administered to insure complete quiet; and he will not awake for several hours yet. Lazarre\|Mary Hartwell Catherwood In spite of his groans and anguish, the old notary was insensible under the influence of an opiate. Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks\|Bracebridge Hemyng After a while the sick man became quieter, but he still refused to take the opiate. With Edged Tools\|Henry Seton Merriman It is an inflammatory, not a sedative prescription: it is rather a blister than an opiate. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 71, No. 437, March 1852\|Various Nutritious food, alcoholic restoratives and stimulant doses of opiate remedies are most serviceable. Insomnia; and Other Disorders of Sleep\|Henry M. Lyman British Dictionary definitions for opiate opiate noun (ˈəʊpɪɪt) any of various narcotic drugs, such as morphine and heroin, that act on opioid receptors any other narcotic or sedative drug something that soothes, deadens, or induces sleep adjective (ˈəʊpɪɪt) containing or consisting of opium inducing relaxation; soporific verb (ˈəʊpɪˌeɪt) (tr) rare to treat with an opiate to dull or deaden Word Origin for opiate C16: from Medieval Latin opiātus; from Latin opium poppy juice, opium Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to opiate sedative, opium, tranquilizer, narcotic, dope, hypnotic, soporific, anodyne, depressant, downer Medical definitions for opiate opiate [ ō′pē-ĭt, -āt′ ] n. Any of various sedative narcotics that contain opium or one or more of its natural or synthetic derivatives. A drug, hormone, or other chemical substance that has sedative or narcotic effects similar to those containing opium or its derivatives.opioid adj. Of or containing opium or any of its derivatives. Resembling opium or its derivatives in activity. Inducing sleep or sedation; soporific. v. To subject to the action of an opiate. Other words from opiate o′pi•ate (-ĭt, -āt′) adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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opiate

noun

adjective

verb (used with object), o·pi·at·ed, o·pi·at·ing.

Origin of opiate

SYNONYMS FOR opiate

ANTONYMS FOR opiate

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Words nearby opiate

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British Dictionary definitions for opiate

noun (ˈəʊpɪɪt)

adjective (ˈəʊpɪɪt)

verb (ˈəʊpɪˌeɪt) (tr) rare

Word Origin for opiate

Words related to opiate

Medical definitions for opiate

n.

adj.

v.

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