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English adjective: ataractic

1. ataractic tending to soothe or tranquilize


SamplesValium has a tranquilizing effect.
Took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed.


Synonymsataraxic, sedative, tranquilising, tranquilizing, tranquillising, tranquillizing


Similardepressant


Antonymsstimulative


English noun: ataractic

1. ataractic (artifact) a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity


Synonymsantianxiety agent, ataractic agent, ataractic drug, tranquilizer, tranquilliser, tranquillizer


Broader (hypernym)psychotropic agent, sedative-hypnotic, sedative-hypnotic drug


Narrower (hyponym)antianxiety drug, antipsychotic, antipsychotic agent, antipsychotic drug, anxiolytic, anxiolytic drug, major tranquilizer, major tranquilliser, major tranquillizer, minor tranquilizer, minor tranquilliser, minor tranquillizer, neuroleptic, neuroleptic agent, neuroleptic drug









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