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Sedatives
An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.
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An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| tranquilizingnoun | The act of calming a person or animal, or putting them to sleep, using a drug. |
| ataracticnoun | (pharmacology) A drug that is used to tranquilize; a tranquilizer. |
| depressantnoun | (pharmacology) A pharmacological substance which decreases neuronal or physiological activity. |
| ataraxicnoun | (pharmaceutical) An ataractic or tranquilizing agent. |
| downernoun | (slang) Something or someone disagreeable, dispiriting or depressing; a killjoy. |
| sedative drugnoun | a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person |
| downersnoun | (slang) Something or someone disagreeable, dispiriting or depressing; a killjoy. |
| drugsnoun | "Drugs" is a song by Ammonia, released as their debut single from their debut album Mint 400 in 1995. |
| opiatesnoun | (pharmacology) A drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium. |
| painkillersnoun | the second EP by American alternative rock band Babes in Toyland, released in June 1993. |
| pillsnoun | (broadly) A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication. |
| tranquilizersnoun | (pharmacology) A drug used to reduce anxiety or tension. |
| tranquillizersnoun | (US) Alternative spelling of tranquilizer. [That which tranquillizes or soothes.] |
| sedatingnoun | The state or quality of being sedate; calmness of mind, manner, or countenance |
| sedationnoun | The act of sedating, especially by use of sedatives. |
| sedatedverb | under the influence of a sedative drug |
| depressantsnoun | (pharmacology) A pharmacological substance which decreases neuronal or physiological activity. |
| sedatesnoun | The state or quality of being sedate; calmness of mind, manner, or countenance |
| anestheticsnoun | The field of anesthesiology. |
| anaestheticsnoun | The field of anaesthesiology. |
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