Definitions

1. verb

to make or become numb or insensible, especially to pain, through the use of narcotics.

“The painkillers will narcotize the wound, making it insensitive to pain.”

2. verb

to render or become powerless or inactive, especially from overindulgence in luxury or pleasure.

“The king’s excessive lifestyle had begun to narcotize him, making him unable to rule effectively.”

3. verb

to deaden or render insensitive, especially to an unpleasant or difficult situation.

“The news of the accident had a tendency to narcotize the public, making them less responsive to charity appeals.”