opiate
something that numbs the senses, dulls awareness, or causes passive acceptance
Word origin: From Greek opion, poppy juice.
Opiate in a sentence
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Critics argued that television had become the opiate of modern society.
The essay argues that nostalgic entertainment functions as an opiate, dulling public appetite for genuine reform.
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Although she had every reason to gloat after the verdict, the attorney remained blank, accepting the win without a hint of boastfulness.
Using “opiate” well
Beyond the literal drug, opiate is used figuratively for anything that numbs awareness or induces passive acceptance. The figurative sense often carries a critical, dismissive tone.
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