sedative
/sˈɛdʌtɪv/
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Definitions
Adjective Satellite
tending to soothe or tranquilize; "valium has a tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed"
Noun
a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
Synonyms
ataractic
ataraxic
depressant
downer
sedative drug
tranquilising
tranquilizing
tranquillising
tranquillizing