denarcotize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To remove the narcotine from.
  2. To denature; to alter so as to cancel an intoxicating, addictive, or disagreeable effect.
  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.
  4. To render ineffective.
  5. To waken; to make aware.
  6. To deprive (an addict) of a narcotic drug until there is no longer a physical addiction.
  7. To remove the issue of narcotics from (a relationship)
  8. To remove reliance on narcotics from (an organization)

Word forms

denarcotize denarcotizes denarcotizing denarcotized

Etymology

From de- + narcotize.

Related words

denarcotization
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