Meaning of ATARACTIC
Pronunciation: | | `atu'raktik
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- [n] a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
- [adj] tending to soothe or tranquilize; "valium has a tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed"
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ATARACTIC is a 9 letter word that starts with A. |
| Synonyms: | | antianxiety agent, ataractic agent, ataractic drug, ataraxic, depressant, sedative, tranquilising, tranquilizer, tranquilizing, tranquilliser, tranquillizer |
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| See Also: | | 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, psychotropic agent, sedative-hypnotic, sedative-hypnotic drug | |
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