Meaning of SEDATIVE
| Pronunciation: | | 'sedutiv
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- [n] a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
- [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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| | Synonyms: | | ataractic, ataraxic, depressant, depressant, downer, sedative drug, tranquilising, tranquilizing |
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| | See Also: | | benzodiazepine, bromide, chloral hydrate, Doriden, drug of abuse, glutethimide, medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine, sedative-hypnotic, sedative-hypnotic drug, street drug | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Sed"a*tive\, a. [Cf. F. s['e]datif.]
Tending to calm, moderate, or tranquilize; specifically
(Med.), allaying irritability and irritation; assuaging pain.
\Sed"a*tive\, n. (Med.)
A remedy which allays irritability and irritation, and
irritative activity or pain.
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| | Definition: | | Reduces excitement or anxiety. |
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