In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
LETHARGIZING
Verb
lethargizing
present participle of lethargize
Source: Wiktionary
LETHARGIZE
Leth"ar*gize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lethargized; p. pr. & vb. n. Lethargizing.]
Definition: To make lethargic. All bitters are poison, and act by stilling, and depressing, and lethargizing the irritability. Coleridge.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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