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ANTITUSSIVE Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word antitussive. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word antitussive. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for ANTITUSSIVE

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analgesic
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a medicine used to relieve pain

adjective satellite

• capable of relieving pain

calming
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of)

inhibitor
nounn
noun

• a substance that retards or stops an activity

reliever
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult)

• a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies

• a pitcher who does not start the game

sedative
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a drug that reduces excitability and calms a person

adjective satellite

• tending to soothe or tranquilize

suppressant
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a drug that suppresses appetite

delaying
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• time during which some action is awaited

• the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time

verb

• cause to be slowed down or delayed

• act later than planned, scheduled, or required

• stop or halt

• slow the growth or development of

Best Hypernyms For ANTITUSSIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for antitussive, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
medication medicine drug medicament remedy treatment
Phrases (1)
medicinal drug

Alternatives for ANALGESIC

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