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Meaning of ATARACTIC

Pronunciation:  `atu'raktik

 
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 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity
  2. [adj]  tending to soothe or tranquilize; "valium has a tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed"
 

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
 
 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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