What is another word for laudanum?

Pronunciation: [lˈɔːdanəm] (IPA)

Laudanum, an opium-based tincture, was a popular medicine during the 19th century. It was used as a painkiller, sedative, and cough suppressant. However, due to its narcotic effects, it became a popular recreational drug and addiction to laudanum was a significant problem. With its harmful effects, many other safer drugs and natural remedies had been developed for the same purpose. Some of the synonyms for laudanum include narcotics, opiates, sedatives, and analgesics. Amidst the advancements in medicine and technology, using laudanum is no longer a recommended treatment option and instead, alternative methods are preferred for managing pain and other related conditions.

What are the hypernyms for Laudanum?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Laudanum?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for laudanum (as nouns)

Usage examples for Laudanum

I don't know what the young men were doing with laudanum, but it wasn't that that killed Mr. Blair.
"The Come Back"
Carolyn Wells
Troubles are like laudanum, a small dose only excites, a strong one sets you to sleep-not a very comfortable sleep mayhap-but still it is sleep, and often very sound sleep; so it now happened with me.
"The Confessions of Harry Lorrequer, Complete"
Charles James Lever (1806-1872)
Strong was kept at her side, almost constantly applying hot water, laudanum and various other local applications.
"Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter"
Lawrence L. Lynch

Famous quotes with Laudanum

  • Whipping and abuse are like laudanum: you have to double the dose as the sensibilities decline.
    Harriet Beecher Stowe
  • Whipping and abuse are like laudanum: you have to double the dose as the sensibilities decline.
    Harriet Beecher Stowe
  • Some fell by laudanum, and some by steel, And death in ambush lay in every pill.
    Samuel Garth

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