Curare

/kʊˈrɑːreɪ/

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Slang Meanings

A method of relaxing or calming someone, often used metaphorically.
After a long day, a good night’s sleep is the best curare.
To incapacitate someone’s ability to act, similar to the effect of curare.
His excuses were like curare, putting a stop to any further arguments.