narcotizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of narcotize
as in stupefies

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  1. alleviates
  2. mitigates
  3. relieves
  4. relaxes
  5. allays
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  • And without significant sanctions relief that alleviates the suffering of ordinary Iranians and sets the country on a clear path to economic recovery, difficult questions could again arise about the regime’s longstanding policy of defiance against the US.
    — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
  • Seasoned party-planners say that striving to create meaningful interactions instead of for perfection alleviates some of the stress of hosting.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Apr. 2026
Definition of alleviates
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  • Research shows that practicing mindfulness in quiet outdoor spaces lowers stress and mitigates feelings of loneliness and social isolation.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
  • Collaborating shares and mitigates the risk of straining the relationship with the company among active owners.
    — Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of mitigates
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  • The options are limited, overall, which is why Joylux partnered with Halle Berry to introduce a hormone-free vaginal gel today that relieves dryness, featuring an innovative new ingredient.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 30 June 2026
  • In a doublet, the first earthquake relieves stress on one fault while increasing it on a nearby fault.
    — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 25 June 2026
Definition of relieves
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  • Within a few minutes, the sphincter muscle usually relaxes to allow for a bowel movement.
    — Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 June 2026
  • The wind relaxes a bit mid-week, but temps will still hover around the low 90s.
    — Adam Del Rosso, CBS News, 27 June 2026
Definition of relaxes
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  • The performance allays any fears Pulisic will be compromised in the knockout rounds, though he was nutmegged by Guler in the buildup to Turkey’s game-winning goal.
    — Tom Bogert, New York Times, 1 July 2026
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