 sedative |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] tending to soothe or tranquilize | |
| Synonyms: | ataraxic 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: | ataraxic 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) a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person | |
| Synonyms: | depressant downer sedative_drug | |
| Related terms: | medicine drug_of_abuse bromide doriden chloral_hydrate sedative-hypnotic benzodiazepine | |
