 ataraxic |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] tending to soothe or tranquilize | |
| Synonyms: | sedative tranquilizing ataractic | |
| Examples: | "valium has a tranquilizing effect" "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed" |
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| Related terms: | depressant | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] tending to soothe or tranquilize | |
| Synonyms: | sedative tranquilising tranquilizing ataractic | |
| Examples: | "valium has a tranquilizing effect" "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed" |
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| Related terms: | depressant | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (medicine,pharmacology) drug that reduces nervous tension and gives peace of mind without producing sleep | |
| Synonyms: | tranquilizer ataractic_drug antianxiety_agent ataractic_agent ataraxic_drug tranquilliser tranquillizer ataractic | |
| Related terms: | tranquilizer psychotropic_agent sedative-hypnotic anxiolytic antipsychotic calm sedate | |
| Similar spelling: |
Atarax ataraxis ataraxia ataractic Atrichornis attract atresia |
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