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    Sedatibo (en. Sedative)

    /seˈda.tibo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of medication used to calm a person or animal.
    The doctor prescribed a sedative to help with her anxiety.
    Ang doktor ay nagreseta ng sedatibo upang makatulong sa kanyang pagkabahala.
    A medication that induces rest or facilitates sleep.
    After taking the sedative, he quickly fell asleep.
    Pagkatapos uminom ng sedatibo, mabilis siyang nakatulog.
    A substance that reduces the activity of the nervous system.
    The sedative is effective in lowering stress in the body.
    Ang sedatibo ay epektibo sa pagpapababa ng stress sa katawan.

    Etymology

    English, derived from 'sedative'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    use of sedatives
    The process of taking calming medication.
    paggamit ng sedatibo

    Related Words

    calming agent
    A type of medication that mitigates damage to perception or thinking.
    pampakalma
    sleep aid
    A medication used to induce sleep.
    pampatulog

    Slang Meanings

    calming agent
    I'm so anxious, I feel like I need a sedative to calm down.
    Sobrang kinakabahan ako, parang kailangan ko ng sedatibo para kumalma.
    sleeping aid
    That medicine of hers, I've taken it several times but it just acts like a sedative, just a sleeping aid.
    Yung gamot niya, ilang beses ko nang tinake pero parang sedatibo lang, pampatulog na lang.
    nerve-calmer
    Oh no, I think I need a sedative to calm my nerves for the exam tomorrow.
    Naku, mukhang kailangan ko ng sedatibo para pangpahupa ng nerbiyos sa exam bukas.