English adjective: sedative | |||
1. | sedative tending to soothe or tranquilize | ||
Samples | Valium has a tranquilizing effect. Took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed. | ||
Synonyms | ataractic, ataraxic, tranquilising, tranquilizing, tranquillising, tranquillizing | ||
Similar | depressant | ||
Antonyms | stimulative | ||
English noun: sedative | |||
1. | sedative (artifact) a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person | ||
Synonyms | depressant, downer, sedative drug | ||
Broader (hypernym) | drug of abuse, medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine, street drug | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | chloral hydrate, Doriden, glutethimide, sedative-hypnotic, sedative-hypnotic drug | ||