fentanyl

/ˈfɛn.tɑː.nɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

a potent synthetic opioid drug used in medicine, especially for pain relief, often used illicitly for its euphoric effects

“The police found a large quantity of fentanyl in the suspect’s apartment.”

2. verb

to administer fentanyl, especially in a medical context

“The doctor fentanyl the patient to manage the severe pain.”

Synonyms

  • narcotic analgesic
  • synthetic opioid

Antonyms

  • opioid antagonist
  • pain reliever