Pronunciation: /ˈoʊ.piˌeɪt/
noun a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used in medicine for inducing sleep and relieving pain
A1 She was prescribed opiates for pain relief after surgery.
A2 Opiates can be addictive if not taken as directed by a doctor.
B1 The use of opiates has been a topic of debate in the medical community.
B2 Some people misuse opiates for their euphoric effects.
C1 The government has implemented stricter regulations on the prescribing of opiates.
C2 Research has shown the long-term effects of opiates on the brain.
adjective relating to or resembling opium
A1 The doctor prescribed a non-opiate painkiller for my headache.
A2 She avoided taking opiates for her chronic back pain.
B1 The patient was given an opiate-based medication to manage their post-surgery pain.
B2 The opiate crisis has become a major public health concern in many countries.
C1 The pharmaceutical company faced backlash for marketing opiates irresponsibly.
C2 The government implemented stricter regulations on opiate prescriptions to combat addiction rates.
formal The doctor prescribed an opiate to manage the patient's pain.
informal I heard that opiate is really strong stuff, be careful with it.
slang Some people abuse opiates to get high.
figurative Music is like an opiate for the soul, it can soothe and heal in ways nothing else can.
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