English Words Starting With N

• narc

  nounverb-intransitiveLow-to-Medium (common in informal/slang contexts)
  /nɑːk/A police officer or government agent who enforces laws against illegal drugs.
• narceine

  nounExtremely low
  /ˈnɑːsiːiːn/An alkaloid derived from opium, chemically related to morphine, with sedative and analgesic properties.
• narcissism

  nounC1
  /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/An excessive preoccupation with oneself, particularly one's physical appearance and perceived importance, often accompanied by a lack of empathy for others.
• narcissist

  nounC1
  /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪst/A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves, particularly their own physical appearance, often at the expense of empathy for others.
• narcissistic personality

  nounC1
  /ˌnɑː.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk ˌpɜː.səˈnæl.ə.ti/A psychological term describing a personality structure or disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy.
• narcissistic personality disorder

  nounC1-C2
  /ˌnɑː.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk ˌpɜː.sənˈæl.ə.ti dɪsˌɔː.də(r)/A mental health condition characterised by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.
• narcissus

  nounC2
  /nɑːˈsɪsəs/A small white or yellow spring flower, especially a daffodil.
• narco-

  combining-formnounC1
  /ˈnɑː.kəʊ-/A prefix meaning 'narcotic; related to drugs, especially illegal drugs'.
• narcoanalysis

  nounVery Rare / Technical
  /ˌnɑːkəʊəˈnæləsɪs/A diagnostic and therapeutic psychiatric procedure in which drugs (typically barbiturates) are used to induce a semi-conscious state to facilitate psychotherapy, especially for accessing repressed memories.
• narcodiagnosis

  nounVery low
  /ˌnɑːkəʊdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/A diagnostic procedure in which a patient is placed under light narcosis (sedation) to facilitate psychological examination or to reveal suppressed symptoms.
• narcodollar

  nounVery low
  /ˈnɑː.kəʊ.ˌdɒl.ə/Money obtained from the illegal drug trade.
• narcolepsy

  nounLow
  /ˈnɑː.krəˌlep.si/A chronic neurological disorder characterized by an overwhelming, uncontrollable need for sleep, often with sudden attacks of muscle weakness (cataplexy).
• narcoma

  nounVery low (technical/medical)
  /nɑːˈkəʊ.mə/A state of stupor, unconsciousness, or insensibility produced by narcotics or hypnotic drugs.
• narcomania

  nounVery Low
  /ˌnɑːkə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/A compulsive desire for narcotic drugs; addiction to narcotics.
• narcosis

  nounC2
  /nɑːˈkəʊsɪs/A state of deep unconsciousness or stupor, especially one induced by a drug or anesthetic.
• narcosynthesis

  nounVery Rare
  /ˌnɑːkəʊˈsɪnθəsɪs/A medical procedure using drugs (especially barbiturates) to induce a twilight state, originally used in psychotherapy to access and discuss repressed traumatic memories.
• narcoterrorism

  nounLow / Specialized (primarily in political, law enforcement, and journalistic contexts)
  /ˌnɑː.kəʊˈter.ə.rɪ.zəm/The use of terrorist tactics by drug cartels to intimidate governments, protect trafficking operations, and influence political decisions.
• narcotherapy

  nounVery Low (C2)
  /ˌnɑːkəʊˈθɛrəpi/A medical treatment using narcotic drugs to induce prolonged sleep, historically used for certain psychiatric conditions.
• narcotic

  adjectivenounC1
  /nɑːˈkɒtɪk/A substance that dulls the senses, relieves pain, and induces sleep, often with addictive potential; especially an illegal drug.
• narcotics officer

  nounLow
  /nɑːˈkɒt.ɪks ˈɒf.ɪ.sə(r)/A law enforcement officer whose primary duty is to investigate, prevent, and enforce laws related to illegal drugs (narcotics).

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