denarcotize
To remove the narcotine fromTo remove the narcotine from.
Meaning
8 senses(transitive)To remove the narcotine from.
to denarcotize opium
(broadly)To denature; to alter so as to cancel an intoxicating, addictive, or disagreeable effect.
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.
(figuratively)To render ineffective.
(figuratively)To waken; to make aware.
To deprive (an addict) of a narcotic drug until there is no longer a physical addiction.
(broadly)To remove the issue of narcotics from (a relationship)
To remove reliance on narcotics from (an organization)
Origin
From de- + narcotize.From de- + narcotize.
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Forms
denarcotizes, denarcotizing, denarcotized, denarcotized| Base form | denarcotize · to denarcotize |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | denarcotizes |
| Present participle | denarcotizing |
| Past simple | denarcotized |
| Past participle | denarcotized |
regular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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