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sedative

/ sedative /
noun/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
Type of:
drug of abuse street drug medicine
Kinds of:
benzodiazepine bromide chloral hydrate glutethimide Doriden
Derived:
down knock down cut down push down pull down
adjective satellite Sense 2
tending to soothe or tranquilize
"valium has a tranquilizing effect"
"took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed"
Similar:
depressant
Semantic Complexity
36%
Sense Count
2
Total Synonyms
1
Total Relationships
14
Times Searched
2
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drug of abuse street drug medicine benzodiazepine bromide chloral hydrate glutethimide Doriden depressant