cocaine

/kɒsɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a highly addictive illegal drug derived from coca leaves, often used as a stimulant or local anesthetic

“The police officer confiscated a large quantity of cocaine from the suspect’s car.”

2. verb

to administer a local anesthetic or pain-relieving substance to (a tooth or gum)

“The dentist will have to cocaine the tooth before performing the extraction.”

Synonyms

  • benzoylmethylecgonine
  • coca

Antonyms

  • opiate
  • sedative