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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 | ||
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