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denarcotize

verb · 8 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To remove the narcotine from.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • to denarcotize opium

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To denature; to alter so as to cancel an intoxicating, addictive, or disagreeable effect.

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Usage: broadly

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verb

Meaning 3

To administer a stimulant to (a person or animal under the influence of a narcotic) in order to counteract the effects of a narcotic drug.

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verb

Meaning 4

To render ineffective.

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Usage: figuratively

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5

verb

Meaning 5

To waken; to make aware.

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Usage: figuratively

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verb

Meaning 6

To deprive (an addict) of a narcotic drug until there is no longer a physical addiction.

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verb

Meaning 7

To remove the issue of narcotics from (a relationship)

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Usage: broadly

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verb

Meaning 8

To remove reliance on narcotics from (an organization)

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History

Etymology

From de- + narcotize.