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narcotizing

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nar·co·tize  (närk-tz)
tr.v. nar·co·tized, nar·co·tiz·ing, nar·co·tiz·es
1. To place under the influence of a narcotic.
2. To put to sleep; lull.
3. To dull; deaden.
narco·ti·zation (-t-zshn) n.
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Adj.1.narcotizing - inducing stupor or narcosis; "narcotic drugs"
narcotising, narcotic
depressant - capable of depressing physiological or psychological activity or response by a chemical agent
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