narcotize vs sedate

narcotize

verb
  • To use a narcotic in order to make (someone) drowsy or insensible; to anesthetize, to drug. 

  • To make into a narcotic. 

  • To dull the senses of (a person, place etc.). 

sedate

verb
  • To calm or put (a person) to sleep using a sedative drug. 

  • To make tranquil. 

adj
  • Remaining composed and dignified, and avoiding too much activity or excitement. 

  • Not overly ornate or showy. 

How often have the words narcotize and sedate occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )