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opium Synonyms

Another word for opium

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• noun (Context 1)

Anything that soothes, dulls the senses, or induces a state of complacency and false contentment.

Usage Example

"Critics argued that endless televised entertainment had become a modern opiate that distracted citizens from pressing civic issues."

Strongest
opiate
Strong
narcotic
anodyne
sedative
Weak
tranquilizer

Opposites of opium

The opposite of opium shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

stimulant
See all opposites of opium

• Nearby Words

opinionated
opinionatedly
opioid
opium
oporto
opossum
opponent

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Opium. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/opium
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