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sedative meaning and definition
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Definition of sedative (noun)
- a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person
- synonyms: depressant, downer, sedative drug
SEDATIVE adjective
Definition of sedative (adjective)
- tending to soothe or tranquilize
- "valium has a tranquilizing effect"; "took a hot drink with sedative properties before going to bed"
- synonyms: ataractic, ataraxic, tranquilising, tranquilizing, tranquillising, tranquillizing
Source: Princeton University Wordnet