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narcotic

/nɑːˈkɒtɪk/noun

उच्चारण नार्कॉटिक

नशीला पदार्थ, मादक द्रव्य

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noun
  1. 1

    [C, usually pl.]

    a powerful illegal drug, such as heroin, that affects the mind and that people can become addicted to

    नशीला पदार्थ, मादक द्रव्य

    • He was arrested for smuggling narcotics.
    • the narcotics trade

    Synonyms drug opiate

  2. 2

    [C] medical

    a drug that relieves pain and makes you sleep, which can be harmful if it is used too much

    स्वापक, दर्द कम करने और नींद लाने वाली दवा

    • The patient was given a narcotic to ease the pain.

    Synonyms painkiller opiate sedative

adjective
  1. 1

    [usually before noun]

    (of a drug) causing sleep or a feeling of being relaxed

    नींद लाने वाला, निद्राजनक

    • The plant has a mild narcotic effect.

    Synonyms soporific sedative

  2. 2

    [only before noun]

    connected with illegal drugs

    नशीले पदार्थों से संबंधित

    • Customs officers seized narcotic substances worth crores.
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Synonyms

drug opiate painkiller sedative soporific

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General knowledge

In India, the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act of 1985, known as the NDPS Act, controls the production, sale and use of such drugs.

भारत में 1985 का Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, जिसे NDPS Act कहा जाता है, ऐसे पदार्थों के उत्पादन, बिक्री और उपयोग को नियंत्रित करता है।