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SEDATIVE
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”
sedative, sedative drug, depressant, downer
(noun) a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
sedative (plural sedatives)
(pharmaceutical drug) An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.
Synonyms
• (agents that cause sleep): sleeping pill, soporific, tranquilizer
• (other agents that sedate): anxiolytic, depressant, downer
Adjective
sedative (comparative more sedative, superlative most sedative)
(pharmaceutical effect) Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing
Synonyms
• ataractic
• ataraxic
Anagrams
• deviates
Source: Wiktionary
Sed"a*tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. sédatif.]
Definition: Tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize; specifically (Med.), allaying irritability and irritation; assuaging pain.
Sed"a*tive, n. (Med.)
Definition: A remedy which allays irritability and irritation, and irritative activity or pain.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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