ATARACTIC

ataractic, ataraxic, sedative, tranquilizing, tranquillizing, tranquilising, tranquillising

(adjective) tending to soothe or tranquilize; “valium has a tranquilizing effect”; “took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed”

tranquilizer, tranquillizer, tranquilliser, antianxiety agent, ataractic drug, ataractic agent, ataractic

(noun) a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adjective

ataractic (comparative more ataractic, superlative most ataractic)

(pharmaceutical effect) That has a tranquilizing effect

Noun

ataractic (plural ataractics)

(pharmaceutical drug) A drug that is used to tranquilize; a tranquilizer.

Source: Wiktionary

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