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English *adjective*: ataractic
1.	ataractic tending to soothe or tranquilize
		Samples	Valium has a tranquilizing effect. Took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed.
		Synonyms	ataraxic, sedative, tranquilising, tranquilizing, tranquillising, tranquillizing
		Similar	depressant
		Antonyms	stimulative

English *noun*: ataractic
1.	ataractic (artifact) a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
		Synonyms	antianxiety 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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