Opiate
6 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A drug derived from opium or its synthetic equivalents, used to relieve pain and induce drowsiness or sleep.
“The patient was prescribed an opiate to manage severe post-operative pain.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
o·pi·ate
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Synonyms
narcoticsedativeanalgesicpainkiller
Antonyms
stimulant
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Contains four vowels O, I, A, E, a vowel-heavy word useful for narrowing Wordle guesses
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Scrabble
Worth 8 points, OPIATE uses well-balanced common tiles for a clean six-letter play
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