Meaning & Definition of Sedative in English
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Sedative
/sɛdətɪv/
noun
1. A drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
synonym:
- sedative,
- sedative drug,
- depressant,
- downer
adjective
1. Tending to soothe or tranquilize
- "Valium has a tranquilizing effect"
- "Took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed"
synonym:
- ataractic,
- ataraxic,
- sedative,
- tranquilizing,
- tranquillizing,
- tranquilising,
- tranquillising
Examples of using
I gave Tom a sedative.